Product Development Engineer (Hardware)

This is a part-time, hourly paid role, with conversion to full-time role after 1-2 months.

You will be engaged based on specific product development and engineering projects. The scope and estimated hours will be discussed and agreed upon before employment.

About us

GUILDS is a Singapore-based brand designing and developing products for modern workspaces, gaming setups and everyday lifestyles. From desks and monitor stands to chairs and setup accessories, we focus on creating products that combine thoughtful design, functionality and a great user experience.

About the role

You'll be involved in the development and improvement of physical products, with a strong focus on metal components, mechanical structures and hardware design. You'll work from initial concepts through prototyping, testing and manufacturing, ensuring that products are practical, reliable and suitable for mass production.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and engineer physical products and mechanical components
• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings
• Design primarily for metal fabrication and manufacturing
• Develop mechanisms, structures, brackets, joints and other hardware components
• Review product designs for manufacturability, strength, assembly and cost
• Determine suitable materials, dimensions, tolerances and manufacturing processes
• Build and evaluate prototypes and make improvements based on testing
• Troubleshoot mechanical and structural issues in existing products
• Improve existing products for better performance, durability and ease of manufacture
• Work with manufacturers and suppliers to resolve engineering and production issues

About you

• Background in Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience with hardware or physical product development
• Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor or similar
• Good understanding of metal fabrication and manufacturing processes, such as sheet metal, CNC machining, bending, welding, laser cutting and related processes
• Able to produce clear and accurate engineering drawings for manufacturing
• Understanding of tolerances, fits, fasteners, materials and mechanical assemblies
• Able to design with manufacturability and cost in mind
• Comfortable developing and improving products through prototyping and testing
• Able to communicate effectively with manufacturers and suppliers