About us
At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We’re creative, collaborative, practical and enthusiastic.
Dyson offers a unique opportunity for skilled individuals to invent, design and develop market leading products for the global market. By working in our world class research, design, and development (RDD) department, these professionals have the opportunity to work alongside leading technical specialists and highly motivated creative people to create products which fulfil our vision of being truly different and better than our competitors.
About the role
As an Lead Design Engineer, you will be focussed on developing technology and features to integrate onto our partner platform robots. Within Upstream Robotics you will be a crucial member of a dynamic team to help meet and exceed the requirements of our products and embedded technologies to ensure a strong pipeline of innovative concept for Dyson. You will be working closely with other engineers, designers, scientists, specialists, downstream teams, and other cross functional teams to create and develop new features, technologies, product formats and business cases for projects in our portfolio.
What we need you to do…
- Initiate & develop innovative product ideas and concepts from scratch by identifying market opportunities from a blank sheet of paper & drive integration onto partner platforms.
- Create and iterate prototypes and concept models quickly using handmade or 3D printed parts to evaluate feasibility and user value via experiment.
- Analyse & review test results with teams in NPI Home and/or Research to understand what improves performance and collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues, as well as suppliers to develop scalable and robust technologies.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and improving engineering quality through proactive leadership.
- Influence stakeholders across the business with clear communication while owning and leading key sub-assemblies and initiatives.
- Take ownership of engineering challenges, resolving issues thoroughly with a focus on technical excellence and accountability.
- Own/contribute to team/department level initiatives & change projects.
About you
- An expert in either cleaning systems or robotic mechanism design, —including both simulation and physical testing, —to implement and evaluate innovative solutions for dry and/or wet cleaning.
- A degree in a relevant engineering or product design discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of six years of experience in engineering or product development, with a focus on prototyping, concept development, and iterative problem-solving.
- Proven ability to develop early-stage concepts into working prototypes, using hands-on rig-building and creative methods to evaluate feasibility and performance.
- A genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for creating user-focused and commercially impactful products that challenge the status quo.
- Strong understanding of either cleaning performance principles (vacuuming, mopping, or pick-up systems) or design of robotic mechanisms with experience in both physical and simulated testing to drive innovative ideas.
- Ability to guide and mentor younger team members while contributing to cross-functional teams with technical and personal credibility.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead discussions across disciplines and with business stakeholders.
- Solid experience with mechanical design principles, including 3D CAD, prototyping, and validation through simulation and lab testing.
- A methodical and user-focused design process with a proven track record of delivering creative, value-driven solutions, balancing cost, and performance.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate your work – and the work of others – to meet project goals efficiently.
- Having the ability to cost components and experience with floorcare regulations would give you an edge above the rest.
Benefits
Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.
