Contract Design Engineer - SolidWorks IR35 Status: Out

Hourly - Circa 40 DOE
Contract Term - 2 months
Location - Hybrid, Cambridge

We're proud to be supporting a global leader in premium styling tools and beauty technology, renowned for combining innovation with professional performance. With a strong heritage in science and design, the team develops cutting-edge products that empower individuals to look and feel their best every day.

We are seeking an experienced Contract Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks skills and a background in injection moulding and surface modelling. You'll work closely with the industrial design team to refine and prepare components for manufacture.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

Collaborate with the industrial design team to translate conceptual designs into manufacturable 3D models
Refine and develop existing SolidWorks models, working closely with Industrial Designers and products with high cosmetic demands
Apply DFM principles to optimise components for injection moulding
Conduct surface modelling to support both cosmetic and functional design elements
Identify and resolve design issues from previous modelling work
Contribute engineering insight to early-stage concept development and proof-of-principle prototypes
Maintain clear documentation of design iterations and decisions
Attend on-site meetings (minimum two days per week) to align with cross-functional teams

Experiences required

Proficient in SolidWorks for mechanical design and surface modelling
Strong understanding of injection moulding and DFM principles
Ability to refine conceptual models into production-ready components
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
High attention to detail, especially in cosmetic and functional design aspects

Further Information
40 Hours P/W Monday to Friday Flexible Hours Hybrid 3 Days Remote

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