Contract Design Engineer - SolidWorks

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