Mechanical Design Engineer
Build life-changing robotic prosthetics with a small, senior team in Leeds. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll 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, you’ll own mechanical design while bridging closely with electronics to carry products through to technical file transfer. You’ll 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
You’ll 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 you’ll see your designs move beyond prototype into compliant, manufacturable products used worldwide.
How to Apply
Want to find out more? Click the apply button and we’ll be in touch.