Lead Product Development Engineer (Founding Team / Career Progression)Commutable from: West London, Hammersmith, Shepherd''s Bush, Ealing, Chiswick, Richmond, Kensington, Fulham.£60,000 + EMI Share Option Scheme + Progression to Engineering Director + Autonomy + Founding Team Status + Innovative Startup Culture + PensionAre you a Product Development Engineer with a "builder" mindset looking to join a high potential startup founded by a world renowned pioneer in mechanical innovation? Do you want to move away from the rigid structures of corporate engineering and into a role where you have the autonomy to solve complex mechanical puzzles, lead technical development from prototype to production, and earn a significant equity stake in the process?On offer is a rare opportunity to be one of the first technical hires in a founding team. This is not a role for someone who wants to stay behind a screen; it is for a creative, hands on engineer who thrives in a fast paced startup environment, enjoys the trial and error of RandD, and has the ambition to grow into an Engineering Director as the company scales.The business was established to develop and manufacture a novel, patented mechanical system. With Proof of Concept working well, they are entering a critical "founding phase." You will be responsible for taking a visionary concept and turning it into a commercial reality, navigating the challenges of iterative design, complex mechanisms, and the establishment of lean manufacturing