We are looking for a Creative Mechanical Engineer who equally values user behavior and aesthetics when creating solutions that generate an engaging user experience. Your background could be, mechanical engineering, surface design, or even the maker movement and digital sculpting as long as you have a knack for creative problem solving and a passion for product design.

Responsibilities

- Developing design projects from digital conceptualization to final product through parametric modeling.

- Ensuring designs meet all requirements (functional, appearance, regulatory, manufacturing, ergonomics, sustainability).

- Leading design reviews with key stakeholders.

- Making visual and functional prototypes both by hand and rapid prototyping.

- Managing design projects and client contacts.

Requirements

- BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or related field

- Several years of experience working in the consumer product field

- Good knowledge of manufacturing, e.g. plastic injection molding

- Experience with DFM/DFA and supplier communication

- Experience in creating visual and functional prototypes

- Excellent surfacing and modeling skills in SolidWorks and/or Creo (Fusion & Rhino is a plus)

- A demonstrated ability to interpret design input, including 2D/3D sketches and mockups

- Ability to communicate and present through Keyshot and Adobe CC

- Proficiency in spoken and written English

The position is temporary for 3 months during fall 2024, with the possibility of extension.

How to apply

Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

Please send your portfolio (online, or max 10MB pdf), CV, and a cover letter describing why you want to work at Propeller to [email protected].

Your email subject should be “Creative Mechanical Engineer”.

Once we have received your application, an auto-reply confirmation will be sent to you. If you haven't received a confirmation email, please check your email filters and spam folder.

All applications are reviewed by our team. Due to large quantity of applications we receive, we are unfortunately not able to personally respond to every applicant. We’ll contact you If we believe you may be a good match for our team.

We´re looking forward to your application!