Mechanical Engineer

Cruxx; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering surgical robotics startup is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of a groundbreaking device aimed at revolutionizing brain surgery. Join a talented team as you take on key responsibilities in ensuring product scalability and safety, contributing to life-saving innovations in medical technology.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years mechanical engineering experience in regulated sectors.
• Experience in robotics or mechatronics.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or similar Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of the commercial surgical system.
• Act as point of contact with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Support verification testing and quality control activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design for Manufacturing

Proficiency in CAD

Injection Moulding

CNC Milling & Turning

Tools

SolidWorks

Product Data Management (PDM)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

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Location: London (onsite with flexibility)

Industry: Surgical Robotics

Mission Statement: Help Redefine Brain Surgery

This surgical robotics startup is on a mission to radically improve outcomes in brain surgery. They're building the world’s first dexterous robot for minimally invasive neurosurgery, opening treatment possibilities for hundreds of thousands of patients currently left untreated due to the limits of today’s tools.

They have just completed preclinical trials and have first-in-human studies and commercialization ahead, now is the perfect time to join a high-impact, venture-backed team at a pivotal moment.

The Role

As Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be the mechanical design lead responsible for transitioning a high-functioning prototype into a commercially scalable medical device. You’ll be joining a compact, high-calibre engineering team with the opportunity to shape the product and your own growth trajectory.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design of the commercial surgical system
• Act as the main point of contact with contract manufacturers and suppliers
• Contribute to manufacturing and assembly process development
• Support verification testing and inspection activities
• Participate in quality control, documentation, and design reviews
• 3–6 years mechanical engineering experience (preferably in highly regulated sectors)
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred, but not essential)
• Strong grasp of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly
• Familiarity with: Injection moulding, CNC milling & turning and Assembly processes
• Familiarity with: Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Exposure to ISO 13485 or other Quality Management System standards
• Experience in robotics or mechatronics
• Exposure to medical device development or other highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with standards: ISO 14971 or ISO 62366
• Experience with inspection and verification testing

Culture & Personality

The team thrives on collaboration, trust, and curiosity. They’re looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn and take initiative
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Open to feedback and highly collaborative
• Hands-on and pragmatic with strong ownership over their work

You’ll work closely with electrical, software, and quality engineers, and be supported by a strong external network of suppliers, consultants, and advisors.

This is a lab-based role located in London (UCL Here East Campus) and candidates must be comfortable with frequent in-person collaboration.

Why Join Now?

This is the turning point: from lab success to commercial translation. You’ll be instrumental in taking a novel, life-saving technology into use and global commercialization. The impact of your work will be seen not just in labs, but in operating rooms and in lives saved.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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