comind - Mechanical Engineering Manager
Requirements
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 2 years in a team lead or engineering management role • Hands-on experience designing precision mechanical or optomechanical systems, with a track record of delivering complex hardware products from concept through to validated production • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks or equivalent) and associated tools for tolerance analysis, FEA, and thermal modelling • Experience designing for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFA), including managing relationships with contract manufacturers and component suppliers • Experience in a regulated industry (medical devices, defence, or similar), with familiarity with IEC 60601, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and design control processes • Strong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to represent the mechanical team in system-level technical discussions • Experience with manufacturing assembly processes or precision manufacturing at production scale for instrumentation and/or high volume products. • Background in optomechanical design or integration of precision optical systems • Experience with miniaturisation of complex electromechanical assemblies for portable or wearable devices
Responsibilities
• Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineers, setting clear development goals, providing technical mentorship, and maintaining a high standard of engineering practice • Own the mechanical engineering function and lead the realization of mechanical components from concept through to validated hardware. • Personally contribute to mechanical design work, including CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, FEA simulation, and design for manufacture and assembly • Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and V&V activities across mechanical subsystems, ensuring performance is robustly characterised before design freeze • Own the mechanical interfaces with optical, electronic, and manufacturing subsystems, working cross-functionally to resolve integration challenges • Establish and maintain mechanical design standards, toolchain choices, and documentation in line with CoMind’s QMS, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601-1 • Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and key suppliers for mechanical components and assemblies, supporting DFM and manufacturing readiness reviews • AI is fundamental to our culture — it’s not just a tool, but a core part of how we work, collaborate, and innovate. We expect all team members to embrace AI in their daily work and continuously find new ways to use it effectively
Benefits
• Company equity plan so all employees share in the success of the company • Private medical, dental and vision insurance (medical history disregarded) • Group life assurance at 4x annual income • Comprehensive mental health support, including unlimited access to 1:1 sessions with trained professionals • Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays) and one week of remote working per quarter • Lunch voucher (£10) every day for JustEat and free dinner on those days where you need to work later • Twice weekly deliveries of fresh fruit and an extensive selection of snacks and drinks • YuLife subscription, allowing you to turn your daily steps and meditation into discounts at a range of stores
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