Fractional engineering

Fractional engineering —
senior support without
the full-time overhead

Direct access to an experienced product engineer for the questions and decisions that matter — structured to how you work. Two straightforward options — lightweight async support, or a more structured arrangement with dedicated session time.

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Where this adds value
Hardware startups in active developmentExpert engineering input on key decisions — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Industrial design firmsMechanical engineering input on client projects without adding headcount.
Product businesses iteratingOngoing questions, troubleshooting, and next-generation guidance.

Where we add value

Engineering on demand —
without the overhead

Sometimes you need a quick answer from someone who actually knows. Not every question needs a formal project — sometimes it just needs the right person on the end of a message.

Startups
Hardware teams in active development
Engineering capability that scales with your needs — expert input on key decisions without a full-time hire.
Design studios
Industrial design firms
Mechanical engineering input on client projects without adding headcount to your studio.
SMEs
Product businesses with ongoing development
Senior engineering support for businesses iterating on existing hardware or developing new lines.

Two options

Lightweight or structured —
depending on what you need

Both options provide ongoing access to senior mechanical engineering. The difference is whether structured session time is included.

Option 01
Async support
Priority access for engineering questions as they arise — answered fast, grounded in structural and manufacturing reality. No meetings required.
Monthly fee based on scope and cadence — contact us to discuss availability.
  • Engineering questions answered on an ongoing basis
  • Sense-checks, material selection, process guidance
  • DFM and feasibility opinions
  • Preferential rates on any scoped project work
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Option 02
Async + session time
All async support, plus a defined block of meeting time each week or fortnight — for design decisions, risk review, and roadmap input.
Monthly fee based on scope and cadence — contact us to discuss availability.
  • All async support included
  • Defined weekly or fortnightly session time
  • Structured agenda — design, risk, decisions
  • Greater depth on complex or evolving challenges
  • Preferential rates on project work
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Scope boundary
Both options cover engineering questions and guidance — not detailed project work. Anything requiring detailed analysis, reports, or significant time is flagged upfront and quoted separately. No surprises, no scope creep. Best suited to teams building physical products where failure, manufacturability, and reliability matter.

Fit

Where we work best

Best suited for
  • Structurally demanding or complex hardware
  • Products approaching prototype or tooling commitment
  • Teams needing senior engineering judgment without a full-time hire
  • Hardware where failure, manufacturability, and reliability matter
  • Industrial design firms needing ongoing mechanical input
Not the right fit for
  • High-volume drafting or CAD production work
  • Styling-led industrial design or visualisation
  • Consumer electronics PCB or firmware work
  • Low-cost CAD outsourcing
  • Projects where engineering judgment isn't valued
We work with a small number of partners at any one time
This keeps engagement quality high and responses meaningful. Get in touch to discuss current availability — we'll be straightforward about whether there's capacity and whether it's a good fit.

Getting started

How it works

1
Get in touch
Brief description of your product and situation. We'll discuss whether there's a fit and which option makes sense.
2
Context call — 30 minutes
A focused call to understand your product, team, and development stage — so answers are specific and useful from day one.
3
Structure and cadence agreed
Engagement format, session frequency (if applicable), and terms agreed before anything begins.
4
Larger work converts cleanly
When a question grows into a proper piece of work — FEA, a design review, or a DFM report — it's flagged, scoped, and quoted separately. Partner rates apply automatically.

Senior engineering
in your corner

Get in touch to discuss availability and whether it's a good fit.

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