At Dyson, we’re fuelled by curiosity and a desire to push boundaries. We encourage unconventional thinking and practical creativity. Our people are collaborative, driven, and united by a passion for engineering solutions that are truly better.
The newly formed ‘Advanced NPD’ team sits at the heart of Dyson’s product development machine, pioneering new concepts in NPD (New Product Development) as well as maturing concepts/technologies from upstream teams into more mature product offerings.
We’re looking for engineers who are curious, inventive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You should be comfortable experimenting, challenging assumptions, and turning fresh ideas into reality through hands-on prototyping. If you have a proven track record in solving complex technical problems, leading cross-disciplinary projects, and communicating ideas clearly, you’ll fit right in. Join Advanced NPD to shape, build, and develop Dyson’s next generation of innovations.
Detailed Job Scope (Roles & Responsibilities)
Actively contribute to innovation and concept generation. Help to Identify unmet needs and business opportunities, then propose and pitch innovative new product concepts or technologies.
Lead projects by running regular sprint meetings, involving relevant team members, setting actions, and maintaining/updating timelines and objectives.
Set and manage technical budgets and high-level requirements (e.g. pressure, power, flow, performance targets), optimising them to ensure performance / claims targets are met.
Select and specify key components and architecture balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Collaborate with upstream technology teams, external suppliers, and internal electronics, design, and software teams to mature and transition technologies to delivery-ready status.
Work hands-on to rapidly prototype concepts, test feasibility, and iterate designs. embracing a fail-fast mentality.
Present ideas, concepts, and design decisions clearly to internal teams and stakeholders, confidently selling the vision and solutions.
React quickly to evolving project requirements, reprioritising tasks and resources to maintain momentum.
Foster innovation by critiquing previous solutions and suggesting smarter, more effective alternatives.
Qualifications
A first degree in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, electronic, or software engineering.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a product or technical development environment, with proven success in relevant engineering fields.
Curious problem solver and innovator – Must demonstrate experience solving technical challenges with novel solutions, including clear examples of rapid prototyping and a fail-fast approach.
Multi-disciplinary capability – Expected strengths across design, CAD, coding, electronics, systems, and mechatronics.
Electro-mechanical expertise – Demonstrates an understanding of airflow, acoustics, electronic architecture and how requirements interact across complex systems.
Disruptive and observant – Demonstrate ability to drives new approaches, critiques previous solutions, and suggests effective improvements.
Customer-centric mindset – Understands what customers require and balances technical requirements to maximise product value, while minimising cost and manufacturing complexity.
Strong communicator – Confident presenting ideas and selling concepts internally and externally.
Leadership – Capable of guiding junior engineers and working in an agile, autonomous manner.
Clear, logical thinker – Shows attention to detail, deep understanding of engineering fundamentals, and applies critical analysis to complex problems.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
Dyson solves real-world problems and creates better products through the application of engineering, science, design and creativity. It is a family-owned, global technology company, founded by Sir James Dyson who remains at the helm alongside his son Jake.
Since inventing the first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner, the DC01, Dyson has consistently invested in research and development to improve its products and technologies radically. Dyson offers products across a growing range of areas: floorcare, air purification, robotics, haircare including formulations, lighting, hand drying, and most recently audio. Dyson continues to expand into new areas.
Today, Dyson sells products in more than 80 markets, has 450 Dyson stores worldwide and is available in all major technology and beauty retailers. Dyson has global headquarters in Singapore and major technology campuses in Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its global team of engineers, scientists and software developers are focused on developing technology-enabled products which work better and which people love to use. Key areas of focus have included high-speed electric digital motors, sensing and vision systems, robotics, machine learning and aerodynamics.
Beyond products, to encourage an inventive future, Dyson is also inspiring the next generation of engineers and inventors through the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, the James Dyson Foundation and the James Dyson Award.
The Dyson family applies its problem-solving approach in other fields, and established Dyson Farming in 2012. It is one of the largest farming businesses in the UK, extending to 36,000 acres across Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. It is a family-owned enterprise unlike any other, focussed on long-term investment in British farming and the countryside to grow tasty and nutritious food.
