HEXR is well-known for its 3D printed, custom-fit, honeycomb cycling helmets. In our pursuit to develop the best head protection, we have become a fast-growing R&D organisation with expertise in engineering and design.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with industry experience, particularly in drafting and advanced surfacing within Solidworks. You will be deeply involved in designing mass-manufactured products and providing a pragmatic approach to solving engineering problems, and should expect to see the fruits of your labour in production and protecting the heads of consumers.
The successful candidate will join a team of skilled & experienced engineers and graduates, in which you will have the opportunity to tangibly shape the future of HEXR, and of head protection, as we continue to develop our industry-leading technologies.
Key responsibilities:
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Internal lead on Solidworks. You will take over from our Head of Product to execute on the majority of CAD work, for internal R&D and client-partnered work.
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Oversight on CAD training of junior designers & engineers, including conducting weekly design classes.
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Work with the Head of Product to create CAD suitable for proprietary prototyping methods and scaled overseas manufacturing.
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Liaise with suppliers and external parties to help finesse CAD models.
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Create 2D engineering drawings as supplementary data to 3D models when issuing to suppliers.
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Join analysis of experimental data and use engineering intuition to help draw conclusions and drive further product development
Requirements:
Essential
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5+ year experience with designing for manufacture using Solidworks with advanced surfacing.
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Engineering degree.
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Ability to work on site in the main office (Somerset House) with remote working where appropriate.
Nice to have
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Mechanical engineering degree.
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Experience with programming (Javascript, SQL, Python).
- Experience with helmets or passion for helmeted sport.
Benefits:
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25 Days holiday
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Expense card & regular socials
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Become a core member of a high valued start-up with the ability to play a key role in scaling the company.
Salary £50k - £75k
Interview process:
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15 minute introductory call to find out a little bit more about each other.
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0.5-1h take home technical task.
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Meet the team in Somerset House office, a much more detailed introduction to the R&D being carried out.
If you think you are a great fit for this role please click apply with your cover letter and CV attached.
Recruiters - please do not contact us, as we will be working directly to identify the right candidate.