Lead Engineer, Mechanical Design
At Dyson, we’re fuelled by curiosity and a desire to push boundaries. We encourage unconventional thinking and practical creativity. Our people are collaborative, driven, and united by a passion for engineering solutions that are truly better.
The newly formed ‘Advanced NPD’ team sits at the heart of Dyson’s product development machine, pioneering new concepts in NPD (New Product Development) as well as maturing concepts/technologies from upstream teams into more mature product offerings.
We’re looking for engineers who are curious, inventive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You should be comfortable experimenting, challenging assumptions, and turning fresh ideas into reality through hands-on prototyping. If you have a proven track record in solving complex technical problems, leading cross-disciplinary projects, and communicating ideas clearly, you’ll fit right in. Join Advanced NPD to shape, build, and develop Dyson’s next generation of innovations.
Detailed Job Scope (Roles & Responsibilities)
Actively contribute to innovation and concept generation. Help to Identify unmet needs and business opportunities, then propose and pitch innovative new product concepts or technologies.
Lead projects by running regular sprint meetings, involving relevant team members, setting actions, and maintaining/updating timelines and objectives.
Set and manage technical budgets and high-level requirements (e.g. pressure, power, flow, performance targets), optimising them to ensure performance / claims targets are met.
Select and specify key components and architecture balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Collaborate with upstream technology teams, external suppliers, and internal electronics, design, and software teams to mature and transition technologies to delivery-ready status.
Work hands-on to rapidly prototype concepts, test feasibility, and iterate designs. embracing a fail-fast mentality.
Present ideas, concepts, and design decisions clearly to internal teams and stakeholders, confidently selling the vision and solutions.
React quickly to evolving project requirements, reprioritising tasks and resources to maintain momentum.
Foster innovation by critiquing previous solutions and suggesting smarter, more effective alternatives.
Qualifications
A first degree in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, electronic, or software engineering.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a product or technical development environment, with proven success in relevant engineering fields.
Curious problem solver and innovator - Must demonstrate experience solving technical challenges with novel solutions, including clear examples of rapid prototyping and a fail-fast approach.
Multi-disciplinary capability - Expected strengths across design, CAD, coding, electronics, systems, and mechatronics.
Electro-mechanical expertise - Demonstrates an understanding of airflow, acoustics, electronic architecture and how requirements interact across complex systems.
Disruptive and observant - Demonstrate ability to drives new approaches, critiques previous solutions, and suggests effective improvements.
Customer-centric mindset - Understands what customers require and balances technical requirements to maximise product value, while minimising cost and manufacturing complexity.
Strong communicator - Confident presenting ideas and selling concepts internally and externally.
Leadership - Capable of guiding junior engineers and working in an agile, autonomous manner.
Clear, logical thinker - Shows attention to detail, deep understanding of engineering fundamentals, and applies critical analysis to complex problems.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.