Part-Time Physical Product Designer / Mechanical Engineer (Self-Employed, 2 Days/Week)
We are looking for a talented Physical Product Designer / Mechanical Engineer to join our team on a part-time, self-employed basis (2 days per week) to work on consumer products / electronics
Office location in Sherborne, Dorset UK (meetings and some work will be at this location)
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on interesting, varied projects where creativity and problem-solving are valued.
What we offer:
* Flexible working: remote or hybrid (depending on location, experience and project needs)
* Competitive rates of pay £20 – 25p/h DOE
* Involvement in real New Product Development where concepts go through development to manufacture
What we're looking for:
* Strong background in product design and mechanical engineering with degree in product design or equivalent. Candidates without degree but relevant real-world experience will also be considered.
* Ability to take concepts through to practical, manufacturable solutions
* Experience working with & managing engineering drawings
* Experience with designing for named manufacturing process such as injection moulding
* Experience with Solidworks CAD software
* Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
* Good attention to detail
* Available 2 days per week on a freelance/self-employed basis
* Have UK driving licence & car / own transport
If you're a creative problem-solver who enjoys designing products that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Deadline Friday 3rd October 5pm BST
To apply, please send your CV/portfolio and a short introduction to
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £20.00-£25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sherborne DT9 6DX