Job description This business is driving improvement in the UK security industry with high-quality, innovative lock solutions that exceed expectations. They aim to deliver secure, reliable, and affordable solutions, creating peace of mind with every turn of the key. As they grow within the security sector, they draw on our proven success to enhance our product offerings. An emphasis on practical innovation ensures that we remain responsive to industry needs and evolving threats. Here, you’ll be joining an innovative environment that encourages creative and unconventional approaches to complex design challenges. They foster a collaborative culture where team members share and critically evaluate ideas, leading to inventive solutions to security challenges. The process involves producing and iteratively testing prototypes, ranging from 3D-printed models to functional components, and ensuring they meet the requirements for mass production and regulatory compliance. In this supportive setting, you’ll have the opportunity to cultivate your own ideas while gaining valuable insights into the constraints of security engineering, mass-manufacturing techniques, industry standards, and market feasibility. You’ll help them shape the future of security engineering while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative setting. Key Responsibilities: · Problem Solving: share your unique insights as they tackle complex product challenges together. · Prototyping & Testing: creating prototypes and developing testing methods to explore your designs. They believe in the value of trial and error to find the best solutions. · Decision Making: Your analytical skills will be a great asset as they navigate challenges together - even with incomplete data. They encourage thoughtful and flexible thinking. · CAD & Technical Drawing: develop ideas by preparing detailed technical drawings and CAD models. Your contributions will be key to thier projects. · Communication: We look forward to hearing your ideas and engaging in constructive discussions with your teammates. Collaboration is a vital part of our culture. · R&D Collaboration: Work alongside our Research & Development team to enhance existing products and explore new technologies that can improve security and performance. · Materials & Manufacturing: Share your insights on materials and manufacturing processes to help them ensure durability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility. · Regulatory Compliance: Keep industry standards in mind as you work together, ensuring that designs meet necessary certifications. What you’ll bring to the table: A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A flair for creative problem-solving and the ability to make strong decisions under uncertainty. Proficiency in CAD software for technical drawings and modelling. Excellent communication skills and a genuine eagerness to innovate and push boundaries. A meticulous eye for detail, ensuring precision and thoroughness in every design and analysis. An ability to learn quickly, from both successes and failures. Perks & Benefits: 24 days holiday Bank holidays and Christmas shutdown Duvet days Company pension scheme Fun company days out Reduced price gym membership 24/7 employee assistance programme Bright HR benefits package Free parking