Mechanical Engineer

Amodo Design; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office parking

Bike storage

Social activities

Job summary

Amodo Design, based in Sheffield, is looking for an experienced engineer to join their team. The role focuses on mechanical design, requiring at least 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should excel in CAD, GD&T, and possess a strong understanding of design for manufacture. The work environment fosters collaboration and innovation, emphasizing a culture of feedback and rapid experimentation. The office is modern with in-house workshops for both mechanical and electrical work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design or related field.
• Strong background in mechanical design, concepts, and calculations.
• Practical experience with GD&T and defined engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to design cutting-edge solutions.
• Design and develop systems and products according to client specifications.
• Engage actively in feedback culture and iterative design processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Design for manufacture

Practical making

Electrical and electronics

Programming (Python, C++)

Design for injection moulding

Design aesthetics

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About Amodo

We are a Sheffield based start-up providing expert engineering consultancy to a variety of clients and industries. We primarily focus on engineered product design, and work in a range of industries and contexts from quantum computing and biotech to heavy industry and animal welfare. We have a focus on ethical and sustainable delivery, but that means more to us than just bamboo straws and tote bags – we choose to work on projects that matter, work to deliver the best solution for our clients no matter what, and commit to doing so without compromising our values.

Successful candidates will work alongside our multidisciplinary team to design and develop cutting edge solutions, systems, and products.

About You

We value drive, culture fit, and a track‑record of engineering excellence and above all else, but the competencies, interests, and attributes below are extremely desirable:

• Strong background in mechanical design – concepts, calcs, and CAD
• Practical experience with GD&T and fully defined engineering drawings
• Experience with design for manufacture and manufacturing systems
• Interest in or experience in practical making – very familiar with a toolbox.
• 3+ years experience post‑qualification

Alongside the above, the competencies below will strengthen an application:

• Familiarity with electrical and electronics
• Programming competence (preferably python, cpp)
• Expertise in design for specific manufacturing processes, particularly injection moulding or precision machining.
• An eye for beautiful as well as practical design
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered Status

What is it like to work at Amodo?

• Our values: Truth‑seeking, excellent, enthusiastic, kind, humble, and always learning
• Our approach: We think before diving in, iterate fast, and focus on the highest‑impact 80/20 work. We favour rapid experimentation, quick feedback loops, and sprinting to “something that works” rather than over‑planning.
• Feedback culture: We practice radical candor, which means being clear and direct while staying kind, and welcoming feedback at every level
• No “not my job”-ism: If we see something wrong, we fix it. If your part of a project is going great and another is struggling, don’t settle for polishing a chunk of a struggling ship
• Socials: Table tennis every lunch, personal project evenings, pub trips, trail running club, and more
• Office: Spacious, modern space in central Sheffield, with parking and bike storage. In‑house workshop and equipment for our mechanical and electrical work.
• Project structure: You will generally be on 1 main project at a time while supporting 1-2 smaller projects. Team sizes vary from 2-10+ engineers, where most are ~4. Durations largely are within the 2‑8 month range.