Mechanical Engineer

Join us at Smartbox as a Mechanical Engineer! 

Are you a passionate Mechanical Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact:

As our Mechanical Engineer, you will:

Working with product designers, Experts, and Customers to deliver our life-changing range of medical-grade tablet computers and accessories in collaboration with a cross-functioning team and our ODM partners.
Handling complex CAD assemblies of tablet computers, accessories, and other medical products.
Creating and managing BOMs as well as Producing design drawings to BS8888 standard (or equivalent).
Designing for manufacturing targeting Injection Moulding, CNC Machining, Casting, Stamping, 3D Printing, and Powder metallurgy.
Executing supplier and process qualifications, capability studies, DOE's and PFMEA's. 
Specifying, evaluating, defining, and selecting key components.
Expanding and cultivating our relationships with ODMs, key technology vendors and partners.
Verifying product structure for Drop, Shock, and Vibration, and Accelerated life testing.
Ensuring safety and performance fulfilling international standards. 
Travelling both domestically and internationally to collaborate with suppliers and customers.

Essential Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Passionate about changing lives with assistive technology.  
Full product development lifecycle experience, from concept through production and maintenance.
2+ years in product development (5+ years preferred).
Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred, CATIA, Siemens NX, or Autodesk Inventor).
High-level mechanical engineering capability, particularly in design for manufacturing.
Strong interpersonal skills with enthusiasm for collaborative work.
Drive to iterate quickly on the design to achieve industry-leading reliability.
Self-sufficient while being an effective team player.
Demonstrated passion and positive attitude.
Exceptional organization skills and systematic engineering approach.
Availability for domestic and international travel.
Experience in supplier/process qualifications, capability studies, DOE's, and PFMEA's.
Hardware prototyping abilities.
Knowledge of BS8888 technical documentation standards (or similar).

About Smartbox:

At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values - passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change - resonate in everything we do.

Our Inclusive Culture:

We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication.

Our Commitment to Sustainability:

At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts.

Our D&I Commitments:

At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it:

Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us.
We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers.

Rewards and benefits:

Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Dive into our website to uncover all the fantastic benefits waiting for you at Smartbox.

Ready to Make a Difference

Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Click the link where you will be redirected to our Careers site where you can make your application.

Agencies

Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency