A growing technology company is looking for a freelance design engineer to support the development and production scaling of innovative consumer products.
This is a North West UK-based, part-time contract, Outside IR35 with a competitive hourly rate. The successful applicant will be working with a small multidisciplinary team across concept development, prototyping, supplier coordination, and manufacturing readiness.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and refine product and packaging concepts for manufacture
* Produce CAD models, technical drawings, and prototype specifications
* Support testing and production integration activities
* Coordinate suppliers and partners
* Assist with tooling, assembly methods, and production process improvements
* Help transition products from prototype through manufacture to scaled production
Experience Required
* Background in product design, mechanical engineering, or packaging development
* Experience working with manufacturers and production environments
* Strong Solidworks experience
* Understanding of DFM and manufacturing processes
* Practical hands-on prototyping and problem-solving ability
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