Mechanical Design Engineer

Kodu
London
2 months ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Build life-changing robotic prosthetics with a small, senior team in Leeds. As a

Mechanical Design Engineer , youll turn electromechanical ideas into production-ready reality for upper-limb devices. Leeds (hybrid, typically two days on-site). £55,000£60,000 plus hybrid flexibility and real ownership across Robotics and electronics.

Scope of the Role
As the

Mechanical Design Engineer , youll own mechanical design while bridging closely with electronics to carry products through to technical file transfer. Youll thrive in a regulated, process-aware environment.

Lead research, specification and design across mechanical and electronic systems.
Run risk assessments to ISO 14971 and keep documentation compliant.
Manage design data and revision control for electronics and mechanical design.
Collaborate with external partners, and support colleagues skills growth.

Key Skills and Experience Required

Proven experience as a

Mechanical Design Engineer

or Mechatronics Design Engineer delivering electromechanical products.
Strong collaboration with electronics and software teams in regulated settings.
Version control literacy and component selection for production.
Exposure to Robotics and control theory, plus test fixtures and equipment.
Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and strong maths.

Salary and Benefits

£55,000£60,000 basic salary
Hybrid working, typically two days per week in Leeds HQ
Meaningful ownership: shape electronics processes and quality documentation
Work with external specialists while building internal capabilities

Youll join a well-established UK prosthetics business with a tight-knit team who care about process and outcomes. Expect autonomy, clear priorities, and senior peers who value thoughtful communication. As a

Mechanical Design Engineer

youll see your designs move beyond prototype into compliant, manufacturable products used worldwide.

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