Mechanical Engineer Tech Lead

UK-based AI and robotics company building commercially scalable humanoid robots for industrial deployment.

London, United Kingdom

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About Humanoid

Humanoid develops industrial humanoid robots and its proprietary KinetIQ AI framework for real-world tasks across manufacturing, logistics, and related environments.

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About the Role

You will own mechanical design strategy for robotic end effectors and lead design reviews. You will define requirements, create manufacturing-ready CAD designs, integrate mechatronic devices, select materials and processes, evaluate design trade-offs, lead validation plans, apply DFM and DFA, and mentor mechanical engineers.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of mechanical design experience for robotics hardware or electromechanical products
  • Experience delivering electromechanical or robotic systems to production
  • Experience leading or mentoring mechanical engineers
  • Experience with requirements development and test planning
  • 3D CAD proficiency including Siemens NX
  • GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience with 3D printing CNC machining injection moulding and sheet metal
  • Experience integrating electromechanical assemblies
  • Knowledge of DFM and DFA

Responsibilities

  • Set mechanical design strategy and architecture for end-effector products
  • Lead design reviews and mentor mechanical engineers
  • Gather requirements and define design specifications
  • Design mechanical components assemblies and enclosures using 3D CAD
  • Integrate cameras sensors PCBAs and mechatronic devices
  • Balance weight durability ergonomics and manufacturability requirements
  • Select materials and manufacturing processes
  • Define and lead test and evaluation plans
  • Apply DFM and DFA principles

Benefits

  • Stock options
  • 30+ paid days off
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme with 8% total contribution
  • Free daily breakfast catered lunch and snacks