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Mechanical Prototyping Engineer

ALFEN TECHNOLOGY LTD
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 3FF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Flowgreens, a wellness startup, is seeking a Mechanical Prototyping Engineer to assist in the rapid prototyping of their innovative product, ScentXpresso.
  • The role involves assembling and modifying prototypes, testing mechanical systems, and using SolidWorks for CAD reviews and adjustments.
  • Candidates should have hands-on experience in mechanical prototyping and be comfortable using workshop tools, with a preference for those familiar with consumer hardware and fluid systems.
  • The position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary of $75,000 per year.
  • The ideal candidate is a solutions-focused individual who enjoys building and refining products in a collaborative environment.

We’re Flowgreens - an unapologetically bold wellness startup fusing science, nature, and sensory design. Our first product, ScentXpresso, is the world’s first in-shower smart aromatherapy diffuser. It’s intuitive, elevated, and engineered to deliver calm at the press of a button.

We’re now entering the next phase - rapid prototyping and hardware iteration—and we’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Prototyping Engineer to help bring this vision to life, piece by piece.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Assemble and modify functional prototypes, following CAD files, exploded views, or engineering walkthroughs

  • Test core mechanical systems—from mist diffusion and scent delivery to seals, thermal performance, and component alignment

  • Use SolidWorks to review CAD assemblies, interpret tolerances, and suggest real-world amendments for improved fit, function, or manufacturability

  • Diagnose issues and recommend refinements across form, function, and DFM

  • Document test procedures and outcomes using structured logs and annotated imagery

  • Work closely with product and design leads to iterate rapidly on evolving hardware

  • Support material testing, tolerancing reviews, and vendor samples as needed

  • Assist in the transition from prototype to pilot production, including DFM feedback

Who You Are
  • A hands-on mechanical thinker who enjoys building and breaking things in equal measure

  • Experienced with physical prototyping, fixtures, and benchtop testing

  • Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and translating them into working assemblies

  • Proficient in SolidWorks for CAD reviews and minor design adjustments

  • Comfortable using workshop tools (hand tools, calipers, multimeters, etc.)

  • Precise, process-driven, and able to manage multiple test iterations at once

  • Open-minded, solutions-focused, and excited to shape a new product category

Preferred Experience
  • Experience with consumer hardware prototyping (wearables, IoT, wellness devices, etc.)

  • Familiarity with IP-rated sealing, small-scale fluid systems, or mist/atomisation tech

  • Understanding of plastics, silicone, and soft tooling

  • Comfortable reviewing or editing files in SolidWorks or similar CAD systems

  • Able to write or adapt simple test plans or SOPs

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.