Mechanical Design Engineer

Kodu; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer and work on life-changing medical technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the design of an advanced prosthetic system while collaborating with a dynamic engineering team. With a hybrid work setup, you will develop innovative solutions that have a real-world impact. Your expertise in mechanical design and SolidWorks will be crucial in creating durable and functional prototypes. If you're passionate about making a difference through engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

SolidWorks workstation with remote access

Collaborative team environment

Monthly visits to Leeds

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for waterproof enclosures.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, especially A/B surface modelling.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of a waterproof casework system.
• Develop CAD models and ensure design documentation compliance.

Skills

Mechanical design of injection-moulded waterproof enclosures

SolidWorks

DFM/DFX and tolerance analysis

ISO 14971 compliance

Independent design workstream management

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Work on life-changing medical tech with a cutting-edge engineering team. This Contract Mechanical Design Engineer role (hybrid in Leeds) offers a 12-month contract, £300–£350/day (Outside IR35), and the chance to lead design on a next-gen prosthetic system with purpose and impact.

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Leeds (Hybrid)

Scope of the Role:

You’ll own the mechanical design of a waterproof casework system for an advanced prosthetic elbow.

• Develop CAD models from industrial design concepts (A/B surfaces)

• Design for injection moulding, waterproofing, and structural integrity

• Align with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams

• Build and test prototypes for durability and fit

• Ensure traceable, regulated design documentation (BS 8888, ISO 14971)

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Mechanical design of injection-moulded waterproof enclosures

• Skilled in SolidWorks, including A/B surface modelling

• Experience with DFM/DFX and tolerance analysis

• Comfortable in ISO 14971 or other regulated settings

• Confident managing a design workstream independently

On offer is...

• £300–£350 per day (Outside IR35)

• 12-month contract

• Hybrid setup (remote + monthly Leeds visits)

• Provided SolidWorks workstation with remote access

• Collaborative team of engineers, designers, and tech partners

You’ll be working closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team developing an innovative wearable device. The environment is collaborative and delivery-focused, blending high technical standards with meaningful, real-world application. Your work will be hands-on, valued, and essential to bringing the design to life.

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