Product Design Engineer (Plastics / Manufacturing / DFM)
Worldwide
We are developing an insulated box for food delivery. We’re looking for an experienced Product / Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in plastic product development and manufacturing to support product development. Scope of work: - Review product concept and advise on the best manufacturing approach - Develop production-ready 3D CAD - Design for manufacturability, structural strength, assembly, durability, and outdoor use - Optimize product architecture, wall design, hinges, closures, sealing, and internal space efficiency - Advise on material selection, prototyping, and production strategy Requirements: - Strong experience in plastic product design and manufacturing - Proven work with enclosures, coolers, cases, automotive/appliance housings, or similar products - Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, NX, or similar - Understanding of tooling, production constraints, material behavior, and cost optimization - Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively To apply, please share: - Relevant products you’ve designed - CAD software you use - Experience taking plastic products from concept to production - Your hourly rate or project pricing Bonus if you have experience with insulated products, outdoor products, or delivery/logistics equipment.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- < 1 monthDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
- Remote Job
- One-time projectProject Type
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Activity on this job
- Proposals:20 to 50
- Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
- Hires:1
- Interviewing:39
- Invites sent:28
- Unanswered invites:0
About the client
- United Arab EmiratesSharjah12:23 AM
- $10K total spent40 hires, 5 active
- AutomotiveIndividual client
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