Mechanical Design Engineer

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: Youll 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 Youll 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. Want to find out more? Click the apply button and well be in touch. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Leeds, GB

Posted Date: 5/9/2025