Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Brompton

Salary not provided

+ Profit Share Bonus

Senior level

London

Office located in Greenford, Greater London

Folding bike manufacturer

Job no longer available

Folding bike manufacturer

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailManufacturingMobilityFitness

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

+ Profit Share Bonus

Senior level

London

Office located in Greenford, Greater London

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailManufacturingMobilityFitness

Company mission

To change the way people live and move in cities.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We are looking for a proactive, creative and detail focussed design engineer with a proven track record of taking concepts through to mass manufacturable products
You will be working in an industry leading, cross-functional team encompassing Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Production Engineering, Prototyping and Reliability
In this role, you'll be part of a close-knit team where collaboration and initiative are key.
Once you’ve found your feet, the ideal candidate should be ready to support team members as needed and take ownership of projects, demonstrating a proactive approach and a willingness to go above and beyond, without the need of constant input from programme management
In possession of a Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive or related engineering degree – beneficial if educated to postgraduate level
Demonstrable experience in mechanical design with a focus on consumer products
Experience in the use of Design by Analysis tools (e.g., parametric design, mathematical modeling.)
Can-do attitude and collaborative personality essential

Desirable

Competent in the use of CAD – beneficial if certified SolidWorks training is proven
Exposed to the use of SolidWorks PDM
Familiarized with detailed mechanical design – more competitive if specific experience on use of standard machine parts is available
Good understanding of BS888 and ISO GPS - basic knowledge of technical drawing best practices and GD&T fundamentals outside these norms will also be considered
Working knowledge of metrology fundamentals – both traditional and extraction methods considered
Proficient in mechanics of rigid and elastic solids – exposure to FEA also considered
Experience in mass-manufacturing techniques (e.g., injection moulding, die casting, etc.)
Experience in finishing methods (e.g., paints and coatings, heat treatment, etc.)
Experience in materials selection for mechanical design

What the job involves

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Brompton New Product Development team to help define the Brompton of tomorrow
Taking full ownership of projects from initial brief all the way through to mass manufacture and implementation onto the bike
Using knowledge of mass manufacturing techniques and working closely with the cross functional team to execute projects quickly and efficiently
Bring concepts to life through fast-paced product development
Apply mass-production principles to components and accessories that delight our customers
Manage relations between Brompton and suppliers with focus on quality and sustainability
Create design baselines including:
3D modelling using CAD
2D drawings including relevant use of GD&T
Mock-ups and prototypes
Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with both your immediate team and the wider company
Reconcile the mechanical, aesthetic, and ergonomic approaches
Manage BoMs
Create specifications and design verification plans based on requirements

Salary benchmarks

Our take

The Brompton bike was conceived as a product to help improve city living. The bike can be folded to a third of its size in a matter of seconds and is small enough to be taken on all forms of public transport. It has established itself as the ideal choice for all those who are living or interacting with cities.

Brompton offer a test ride service that allows customer to trial use of the bicycle before purchase. By allowing hire costs to be redeemed against the cost of the bicycle, this provides an attractive option for customers who may be unsure about the price point or the bike's functionality.

Brompton has faced a steep profit decline of over 99% in 2024 and a $2 million loss in 2025, largely due to post-pandemic market overstock and reduced sales. While the company has paused a headquarters move and cancelled dividends, it is focusing on recovery through commute-friendly models like the upcoming G-line. With strong prospects in biking-conscious cities, Brompton remains confident it can regain momentum as the market stabilises.