3R Technology Global
Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Preston / Oxford, UK | Full-time | Works closely with China and the Netherlands
Ref: MDE01-UK
We're building the infrastructure for a circular electronics economy — and we need a Mechanical Design Engineer in the UK to help design the equipment that makes it possible.
3R Technology Global recovers up to 99% of precious metals and 75%+ of plastics from end-of-life electronics using proprietary AI robotic sorting technology, built through our subsidiary Hermion. We operate across the UK, US, Netherlands, and China, and we're scaling fast toward 20 factories by 2030.
What You'll Do
- Own mechanical design end-to-end: concept, detailed design, prototyping, testing, validation, manufacturing hand-off.
- Run FEA, dynamics simulation, and material selection to validate designs before build.
- Produce clear engineering drawings and documentation in English and Chinese.
- Partner with our China and the Netherlands engineering, procurement, and quality teams on global standards.
- Get hands-on at supplier and manufacturing sites — troubleshooting, DFM reviews, site visits.
- Move fast on cross-functional, cross-time-zone projects, including outside standard hours when deadlines demand it.
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What You Bring
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognised Chinese or UK university.
- 2+ years hands-on mechanical design experience, owning projects independently.
- Proficient in SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, or Abaqus.
- Fluent Mandarin Chinese, plus conversational, working-level English.
- Open to domestic and international travel (approx. 15-30%) and occasional overtime/weekend work.
- Right to work in the UK.
Nice to Have
- Full product lifecycle experience — design through manufacturing — in electromechanical, appliance, or recycling equipment.
- Sheet metal, plastics, or composite design for high-volume manufacturing.
- Experience on multicultural, globally distributed engineering teams.
- Familiarity with WEEE Directive, RoHS, or similar environmental compliance standards.
- Master's or PhD from a UK university.
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Why Join Us
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus performance bonus.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
- Real career growth inside a fast-scaling global engineering team.
Details
- Reports to: Regional Engineering Manager.
- Travel: domestic and international, as project needs require.
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship considered for exceptional candidates.
How to Apply
Apply directly through this LinkedIn posting, quoting reference MDE01-UK.
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