Mechanical Test Engineer - Consumer Technology Innovation

Location: Central London

Contract Type: Contract - 3 months - Inside IR35

Salary: £200 per day (PAYE)

Imagine playing a direct part in a future-forward mobility technology revolution! That's what's on offer with our client, an ambitious product development start-up.

• Partnered with influential figures and teams from consumer products
• A fast-paced, highly creative and collaborative culture with a focus on iterative design processes
• Exceptional benefits, including flexibility, competitive compensation, and a stock options scheme

Position Overview

Our client is accelerating their engineering team with the addition of a Mechanical Test Engineer. If you've got the skills and experience in testing and designing equipment within a multidisciplinary team, then you could be pivotal to perfecting their high-performance mobility technology. Plus, you'll get to work closely with leaders from numerous industries.

Responsibilities

• Define tests and assess results against product specifications
• Identify relevant international standards with third parties
• Specify and design specialised test equipment
• Develop test rigs in line with the engineering team
• Document test protocols for development and validation
• Engage with testing laboratories when needed
• Run tests for capturing, documenting and result analysis

Requirements

• Must hold a degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline
• Previous experience as a test engineer and designing test equipment
• Experience in working within multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with semi-complex electro-mechanical products
• Agile working style with an entrepreneurial spirit

How to Apply

Ready to take your career journey through an exciting new turn? Please send your application to… containing your CV and cover letter. We can't wait to hear from you!

We’ve partnered with Untap Health to hire a Head of Product to head up the development of their MVP into a market leading device ready for DFM. You’ll be joining Untap Health at a very exciting time in their journey and your role will be pivotal to their success.

You'll be joining a well-funded, award-winning hardware start-up which is on a mission to completely change how we live alongside viral and bacterial infections. On offer is a starting salary of £90,000, equity, pension, hybrid working (1 day per week), flexible working hours and proactive continuous professional development (CPD).

If you’re an organised and empathetic with experience scaling product development teams to bring a hardware product to market, this could be the opportunity for you.

Untap Health

Untap Health is completely changing how we live alongside viral and bacterial infections. The company is developing novel remote monitoring technology that detects illnesses in communities before symptoms emerge, allowing the first ever proactive approach to community infection prevention. By testing the collective wastewater of a building, Untap Heath can monitor the health of the whole community; detecting illnesses from the early stages of infection and preventing infectious disease outbreak.

The company has raised ~$2m from renowned international investors, including Entrepreneur First, SOSV/HAX, and the British Design Fund. They have secured ~$500k in grant/prize funding and have won prizes including UKBAA’s Growth Woman Founder of 2023, Top 50 Women Innovator 2023 by UKRI Best Technology Innovation 2022 by Stage Two and Top 20 Global Start up by TechCrunch.

As they shape the future of smart cities and pandemic protection, we invite you to join their impact driven team.

The Role

As Head of Product, your responsibilities would include:

• Manage R&D initiatives to align product innovation with evolving market demands.
• Oversee product development, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and deadlines.
• Develop and communicate the product strategy, aligning it with company goals.
• Manage and build high-performing technical teams to support product goals.
• Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and technology investments to enhance capabilities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, manage IP, and engage with stakeholders.

Requirements

Are you the Head of Product we’re looking for? Here’s the toolkit you’ll need:

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Innovation or Industrial Design.
• Proven experience scaling physical product development and innovation teams and successfully bringing a hardware product to market.
• Ability to co-ordinate/liaise with external contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• An empathetic and highly organised management style.

Benefits

Untap Health is a culturally diverse, mission-led business with a culture of appreciation, calling out wrongdoing, and selflessness. Their values of transparency, selflessness, innovation, honesty and inclusivity run through every part of the business.

If you join as Head of Product, you can expect:

• Starting salary of £90,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• NEST Pension
• Equity Scheme
• Flexible hours and 1 day per week WFH
• Regular team events
• Opportunities for professional development

How to Apply

If you’re a CPO, Head of Product or Product Director and have a background in taking hardware products to market, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and any relevant case studies or portfolio to showcase your expertise. We look forward to speaking with you.

Mechanical Design Engineer | Design Consultancy

Remote | 12 month contract | £320 – £360 per day (Outside IR35)

12-month outside IR35 contract available for a Mechanical Design Engineer with specific experience in designing waterproof casework and mechatronics for medical applications.

You’ll be supporting a small R&D team to take the client’s concept through to production ready drawings.

This is a fully remote, 12-month contract starting in August. The contract has been assessed as outside IR35.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support our client’s team in Leeds. You will co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders to design and create CAD files for prototype builds, testing, and development. You will oversee the manufacturing process of products for technical launches.

Requirements

Are you the Mechanical Design Engineer we’re looking for? Here’s the toolkit you’ll need:

• Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Innovation or Industrial Design.
• Experience designing waterproof casework and mechatronics.
• Design for manufacture of plastic injection moulded assemblies.
• Able to write reports and documentation.
• Experienced in safety risk-assessments and FMEAs.
• Proficient user of Solidworks.
• Able to travel to Leeds from time-to-time.

Compensation

In return, expect:

• £320 - £360 per day (higher rate requires you to provide CAD license and workstation)
• Fully remote working
• Monthly invoice payments
• 7-day payment terms
• Outside IR35

How to Apply

Apply now with your CV and any supporting documents to showcase your expertise as a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Product Design Engineer | Design Consultancy

Worcester, Worcestershire, UK | Permanent | £45,000 - £50,000

If you're a skilled and ambitious Product Design Engineer who loves variety, this opportunity is for you. You'll be joining a busy and growing design consultancy at an exciting point in their journey. As part of a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers, you’ll be developing best-in-class solutions for a diverse range of clients across medical devices, consumer electronics and industrial products.

Company Overview

Join a talented group based in the West Midlands known for their creativity, curiosity, and down-to-earth approach. They work across all sectors including consumer electronics, medical devices, industrial equipment, FMCG and more. They excel in creating innovative products that enhance user experiences and make a difference. This diverse, friendly team thrives on collaboration and continuous learning to produce top-quality work that establishes lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

As a Product Design Engineer, your responsibilities would include:

• Conducting comprehensive market and user research and analysis
• Translating identified needs into clear design briefs
• Creating physical models and prototypes
• Using 3D CAD such as Solidworks to develop robust models and production drawings
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and participating in design reviews

Requirements

Are you the Product Design Engineer we’re looking for? Here’s the toolkit you’ll need:

• Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Innovation or Industrial Design
• Experience within a recognised product design consultancy/design agency or a varied in-house career
• Design for manufacture and assembly of plastic injection moulded parts and assemblies.
• Ability to develop concepts into fully realised, manufacturable products.
• Expertise in 3D CAD (particularly Solidworks)

Benefits

In return, expect:

• 22 days holiday, increasing to 25 after 3 years
• NEST Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive, professional working environment
• Commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance.

In this stimulating agency, you won’t only be contributing to product design, you’ll have a direct impact on people’s lives and experiences. All this while surrounded by a team that loves what they do, just as much as you do.

How to Apply

Ready for a creative challenge in a positive, supportive environment? Apply now with your CV, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and a work portfolio to showcase your expertise as a Product Design Engineer. We look forward to discovering what you have to offer.

Mechanical Test Engineer - Consumer Technology Innovation

Location: Central London

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £30-35k

Imagine playing a direct part in a future-forward mobility technology revolution! That's what's on offer with our client, an ambitious product development start-up.

• Partnered with influential figures and teams from consumer products
• A fast-paced, highly creative and collaborative culture with a focus on iterative design processes
• Exceptional benefits, including flexibility, competitive compensation, and a stock options scheme

Position Overview

Our client is accelerating their engineering team with the addition of a Mechanical Test Engineer. If you've got the skills and experience in testing and designing equipment within a multidisciplinary team, then you could be pivotal to perfecting their high-performance mobility technology. Plus, you'll get to work closely with leaders from numerous industries.

Responsibilities

• Define tests and assess results against product specifications
• Identify relevant international standards with third parties
• Specify and design specialised test equipment
• Develop test rigs in line with the engineering team
• Document test protocols for development and validation
• Engage with testing laboratories when needed
• Run tests for capturing, documenting and result analysis

Requirements

• Must hold a degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline
• Previous experience as a test engineer and designing test equipment
• Experience in working within multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with semi-complex electro-mechanical products
• Agile working style with an entrepreneurial spirit

Benefits

• Flexible work policy with an option to work from home once per week
• Competitive compensation package, including stock options
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Pension

How to Apply

Ready to take your career journey through an exciting new turn? Please send your application to… containing your CV and cover letter. We can't wait to hear from you!

Product Design Engineer - Innovative, User-Centric Design

Location: Boston, MA
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

• Opportunity to design and develop innovative, user-centric products

• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, goal-focused environment

• Benefit from 25 days PTO and share options

• Exciting role with a well-funded consumer technology startup

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Product Design Engineer to join a thriving consumer technology startup. Committed to excellence in design and innovation, they are looking for a highly-skilled individual to drive the design and development of their products. Your role would be vital to the ongoing success of our client's business, as you bring unique and innovative products to life.

Company Overview

Our client is a well-funded startup operating in the dynamic field of consumer technology. Known for their cutting-edge products, they are gaining a reputation for pushing boundaries and constantly challenging themselves to disrupt market trends. Their refreshingly collaborative and goal-focused environment ensures every team member has a vital role to play in achieving shared objectives.

Position Overview

The Product Design Engineer will play an essential role in shaping the company's product offering. They will be actively involved in the design and development process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative and user-centric product designs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for a cohesive execution of design concepts

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to inform design decisions

• Create detailed technical documentation and specifications for manufacturing

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies

Requirements

• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant design tools

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials

• Proven ability to deliver innovative and user-centric designs

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

Benefits

• 25 days PTO

• Share options

Joining our client's team would mean contributing to a culture that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and shared success. They're passionate about helping their staff advance their careers and have built an environment where ambitious, innovative individuals will feel both challenged and supported.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the next exciting step in your career, we're eager to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your key skills and why you're the right fit for this opportunity to our recruitment team. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We look forward to discovering our client's next Product Design Engineer.

Product Design Engineer at High-growth Tech Start-up

Location: New York, NY
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

• Join the multidisciplinary team at a well-capitalised tech start-up

• Make an impact with innovative, user-friendly product designs

• Enjoy 25 days of paid time off, alongside other benefits

We're on the hunt for an accomplished Product Design Engineer to join the team at this dynamic tech start-up! Are you up for the challenge of developing designs that innovatively marries technology to consumers? This is your opportunity to make real impact in a growing industry!

Company Overview

Our client is a well-funded tech start-up located in New York. Their forward-thinking approach and collaborative work culture have established them quickly in the consumer technology sector. Working here, you'll help shape the future of consumer tech, reinforcing their commitment to user-centric design across a range of cutting-edge products.

Position Overview

This is your chance to step into the shoes of a Product Design Engineer in a fast-paced, growing tech start-up. Driving the design process from concept through to technical documentation, your innovative and user-friendly designs will be fundamental to the progress of products the consumers truly love.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of exciting, user-friendly product designs

• Establish active collaboration with cross-functional teams for seamless design integration

• Guide design decisions through comprehensive research and analysis

• Develop detailed technical documentation and specifications for production

• Assist in further refining and enhancing the design processes and methodologies

Requirements

• Proficient in CAD software and other pertinent design tools

• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and materials

• A proven history of delivering user-centric, innovative designs

• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate in a team environment

Benefits

• You'll have access to 25 days PTO

• Share options for employees

• A workplace that fosters collaboration and goal-focused team culture

At this company, every new day is an opportunity to grow, shape, and redraft what's possible for the customer. From modern, innovative design solutions to a genuine commitment to the team spirit, you'll be a part of a challenging, inspiring environment that values innovation and teamwork.

How to Apply

Does this sound like a dream role for you? If you're looking to advance in your career and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, simply send your application and portfolio. We're thrilled to meet you!

Innovative Product Design Engineer for Top Consumer Tech Start-Up

Location: Central London | Onsite
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Our client, a well-funded consumer tech start-up, is on the hunt for a passionate and dedicated Product Design Engineer to bring refreshing, user-centric product designs to life! This is your chance to thrive in a collaborative, goal-focused culture.

• Design and develop top-tier consumer technology products

• Work in a multidisciplinary team actively encouraged to innovate

• Benefit from incredibly tangible rewards like pension and share options

Position Overview

In this pivotal role, you’ll take centre stage in shaping innovative and user-centric product designs. Your creativity will flow into the design and development process, influencing a gamut of products that truly resonate with consumers.

Responsibilities

• Champion the design and development of innovative consumer tech products

• Foster synergies with cross-functional teams for seamless design integration

• Underpin design decisions with thorough research and analysis

• Craft detailed technical documentation and drive manufacturing specifications

• Nurture continuous improvement across design processes and methodologies

Requirements

• High-level proficiency in CAD software and associated design tools

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and materials

• Proven track record of creating innovative, user-centric designs

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment

Benefits

• Enjoy 25 days holiday to relax and recharge

• Invest in your future with our rewarding pension scheme

• Seize the opportunity to gain share options in a high-growth start-up

How to Apply

Do you have the skills and passion to leave your mark on the tech industry as our Product Design Engineer? Click the apply now button and we'll be in touch.