Mechanical Prototyping Engineer
ALFEN TECHNOLOGY LTD
Mechanical Prototyping Engineer
3 days ago by ALFEN TECHNOLOGY LTD
ALFEN TECHNOLOGY LTD jobs

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

Reference: 54889566
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