Steve Hammond

Mechanical Product Delivery & R&D Systems Implementation

From prototype to certified, production-ready hardware.

I deliver mechanical products and implement the systems behind them — CAD/PDM, QA/DFM, simulation and MRP — so your builds are certifiable, traceable and on time.

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About

I help mechanical and R&D-focused founders move from prototype to certified, production-ready hardware.

My work combines mechanical product delivery with systems implementation.

I bridge design, manufacturing and compliance: CAD/PDM, QA/DFM, simulation, and MRP that engineers actually use.

This means your product moves forward while your organisation gains structure and repeatability.

With over 20 years across EV, robotics, aerospace and medtech, I’ve delivered both physical products and the digital systems that keep them on track.

Figment / ActiveCell (Co‑Founder & CTO) — built AI‑enabled MRP systems that reduced waste and supported certification.

Peec Mobility — advised on battery-system cooling architecture for an EV platform designed to meet UNECE Reg 100 and operate in Dubai’s extreme climate.

Charge Cars — delivered a production‑ready thermal system for 499 EVs; improved reliability and investor confidence.

Arrival / Roborace — implemented CAD/PDM workflows across disciplines and led mechanical systems design for the Robocar, from concept to track‑ready build.

AIE — delivered a working rotary engine prototype in under 12 months; advanced air‑cooled SPARCS engine to PDR.

COVID Response — scaled a 22‑machine print farm producing 15,000+ PPE units monthly and transitioned to a CE‑certified, Innovate UK‑funded mask.

O&H Vehicle Conversions — secured £150k grant and delivered a lightweight ambulance prototype to market.

Why hardware teams need systems early:

Long lead times and tight supply chains make early discipline essential.

Physical mistakes compound — a small CAD or BOM error can cost thousands.

Full‑time CTOs are rare and costly; I bring the same discipline, flexibly.

I offer executive-level impact at startup pace.

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No pitch. You’ll receive a 1-page summary within 24 hours.

Experience

Figment

Co-Founder & CTO

Jul 2021 – Present

Built and deployed AI-powered MRP that reduces waste and improves traceability.

Led design of an agentic framework combining LLMs, MCP servers and workflow orchestration to automate quoting, scheduling and production oversight.

Built and deployed AI‑powered MRP systems that reduce wasted effort and help manufacturers certify faster.

Peec Mobility

Thermal Systems Architect & Advisor

Jul 2021 – May 2024

Advised the Peec Mobility team on battery-system cooling architecture for an EV platform built to meet UNECE Reg 100 and withstand Dubai’s high-temperature conditions.

Developed the prototype thermal system into a production-ready solution using SolidWorks, NX and MATLAB.

Charge Cars

Principal Thermal Systems Engineer

Jul 2021 – May 2024

Delivered a production-ready thermal system for 499 EVs, cutting cost and ensuring compliance.

Arrival / Roborace

Senior Project Engineer

November 2016–June 2019

Implemented CAD and PDM systems to unified remote design teams and accelerated design cycles.

As Senior Design Engineer, I was also responsible for all mechanical systems on the DevBot vehicle from concept to track-ready build.

AIE

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Aug 2015 – Jan 2016; Jun 2023 – Jan 2024

Delivered a rotary engine prototype in under 12 months; advanced the air‑cooled 225CS SPARCS engine to PDR readiness.

O&H Vehicle Conversions

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Apr 2014 – Aug 2015

Secured funding and built a lightweight ambulance prototype that completed trials.

How I Help Hardware Startups and SME's

2. Implementation Sprint

Deploy CAD, PDM, simulation and QA systems so your team can focus on building, not admin.

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4. Training & Workshops

Practical sessions on CAD automation, audit readiness and lean engineering ops.

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5. Advisory Calls

Fast, focused help with scaling decisions, compliance or technical challenges.

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6. MRP

AI‑enabled MRP for R&D and precision manufacturers; full traceability and audit trail.

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Get in touch

Ready to move beyond prototypes?

Start with a zero-commitment chat. We’ll map where you are, where you need to go, and how to close the gap efficiently.

Available onsite, hybrid, or remote.

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