Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - PORT

About PORT

PORT is building the next-generation infrastructure layer for cities, empowering urban logistics through electric vehicle fleets operated from a network of urban hubs. Our platform brings together couriers, logistics firms, and infrastructure owners in a new model for how goods move through cities.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join PORT's hardware engineering team full time in London. You will deliver robust, production-ready mechanical designs for our next-generation micromobility hardware, from e-bikes to docking and charging infrastructure.

You will develop new design solutions for R&D projects and drive through-life improvements and modifications on hardware already in service across our connected fleet in the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of design, testing and manufacturing, with real products on the street as the measure of success.

First Year Key Deliverables

GEN6 Hardware Mechanical Design

Deliver mechanical design packages for GEN6 docking and charging hardware, from concept through design freeze

Meet Design to Cost and Design for Manufacture/Assembly targets agreed with our manufacturing partners

In-Service Fleet Improvements

Design and validate mechanical modifications that improve reliability and reduce repair and maintenance cost on the current fleet

Produce the tooling, drawings and documentation our mechanics team needs to roll changes out across the hubs

Test equipment design

Design test equipment, including rigs, jigs and fixtures for environmental and durability testing

Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical Design & Development

Create and support robust mechanical design solutions for R&D projects, ensuring designs are technically sound, fit for purpose and meet business and user needs

Deliver engineering solutions that meet Design to Cost and Design for Manufacture/Assembly requirements

Produce and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings and parts lists (BOMs) compliant with company standards

Design in-service product alterations and tooling, including all supporting documentation

Design Assurance

Produce design assurance documentation, including design reports, test procedures, stress calculations, tolerance analyses and related engineering reports

Review and approve design work completed by yourself and other engineers

Support test and validation activities to verify designs against requirements and durability targets

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the focal point for mechanical engineering investigations across fleet operations, maintenance, supply chain, quality and our OEM and manufacturing partners

Support root cause analysis of in-field failures and turn findings into design improvements

Work closely with systems, electrical and firmware engineers to deliver integrated hardware solutions

Team Development

Contribute to improving engineering processes, design standards and documentation practices

Required Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA or Onshape), including detailed drawings and GD&T

Strong understanding of engineering materials and associated production methods (injection moulding, die casting, sheet metal, machining)

Experience producing stress calculations and tolerance analyses

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams

Desirable

Experience delivering work packages and supporting or supervising engineers

Experience with electrical and electronic systems

Experience in high-volume consumer hardware

Experience with rotating equipment such as shafts, bearings, gears, motors or generators

Experience working with manufacturing partners in Asia

What We Offer

Opportunity to design hardware that goes straight into service on a live urban fleet

Collaborative, innovative work environment

Location

Offices:

WeWork Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London WC2B

Engineering and test lab in West London

* Employment type: Full time, permanent

PORT is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Pay: £35,000.00-£58,800.00 per year

Work Location: In person