Mechanical Design Engineer

Kodu; Harlow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodu in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Harlow to shape a flagship product from concept to production.

You will translate concepts into production‑ready designs, own CAD models in Siemens NX, lead DFM decisions, and collaborate with manufacturing partners to resolve build issues, with an office‑based, permanent role and a £50,000‑£55,000 salary.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or Design Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or equivalent.
• Proven experience taking products from concept through tooling into manufacture.
• Experience with electronics mechanical integration including PCB mounting and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into production-ready mechanical designs and specifications.
• Lead DFM decisions across housings, materials, tooling, and manufacturing constraints.
• Own CAD models and drawings in Siemens NX to manufacturing standard.
• Collaborate with China-based manufacturing partners to resolve build and quality issues.
• Support prototyping, validation, and technical documentation across development stages.

Skills

DFM knowledge

Electronics integration

Design for manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Shape a flagship product from concept to production. This Mechanical Design Engineer role in Harlow offers £50,000-£55,000, real ownership, and the chance to bridge industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing on a connected hardware programme. It is a rare opportunity to work across precision manufacturing and consumer electronics in one office-based role.

Scope of the Role

This Mechanical Design Engineer will turn strong product concepts into manufacture-ready engineering output. You will sit close to design, supply chain, and manufacturing, helping the business deliver a key connected product with more rigour and speed.

• Translate concepts into production-ready mechanical designs and engineering specifications
• Lead DFM decisions across housings, materials, tooling, and manufacturing constraints
• Own CAD models and drawings in Siemens NX to manufacturing standard
• Work with China-based manufacturing partners to resolve build and quality issues
• Support prototyping, validation, and technical documentation across development stages

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or Design Engineering
• 5+ years as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, or Design Engineer
• Proven experience taking products from concept through tooling into manufacture
• Strong DFM knowledge across injection moulding, plastics, and manufacturing processes
• Experience integrating electronics mechanically, including PCB mounting, wiring, and thermal considerations

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of £50,000-£55,000
• Full-time, permanent role
• Office-based in Harlow
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key product decisions
• Career-defining product work in connected hardware and precision engineering
• Occasional travel to manufacturing partners

For a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer who likes being close to the work, this team will suit you. It is collaborative, fast-moving, and hands-on. You will have the space to challenge ideas, improve manufacturability, and see your decisions shape what actually gets shipped.