Industrial Product and Design Engineer

About the Position

Industrial Product and Design Engineer

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About the Company

Deligo is a leader in visual AI self-checkout for the convenience retail industry, trusted by global brands like Compass, Sodexo, Marks & Spencer, and Spar. We build advanced visual AI to recognize food and retail items instantly, providing a magical experience that saves time standing in checkout lines. Join our tight-knit team of curious, passionate, and ambitious builders who value trust and take pride in their craft.

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Location

Budapest, Hungary

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Employment Type

Full-time

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Department

Engineering

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Role at a glance

At Deligo, hardware is a critical part of our business. As we transition our self-checkout kiosks from in-house assembly to scalable mass production, we need a highly skilled Industrial Designer to take full ownership of our 3D CAD modeling processes. This role is an exciting opportunity for a designer to bring hard engineering skills and excellent design taste to a fast-growing startup, right ahead of the next phase of growth.

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Responsibilities

• Be the primary owner of industrial design and 3D modeling at Deligo, creating beautiful, production-ready designs that transition into manufacturing.
• Create and maintain high-quality CAD models and essential technical drawings for our hardware components, ensuring they are mechanically sound for the factory floor.
• Focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and identify ways to cut manufacturing lead times and reduce assembly time.
• Work closely with the CPO and report directly to the Head of Hardware.
• Bring superior design knowledge to the team, proactively pitching design ideas, and pushing back with innovative solutions to elevate our hardware capabilities.

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Requirements

• Combine an exceptional taste for beauty with an engineering mindset, consistently delivering products that balance appeal, usability, and technical excellence.
• Hold a BSc or MSc diploma in Industrial Product and Design Engineering or comparable.
• Have a background in designing complex, multi-material physical products for high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced production environment.
• Have a proven track record of using CAD software (Solidworks preferred) to deliver highly accurate, production-ready models.
• Be proficient in creating clear, accurate, and production-ready technical drawings and documentation.
• Thrive in an agile startup environment using the "80-20 rule": know how to design rapidly to manufacture, test, and refine.

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Nice to Have

• Experience taking complex hardware from small-scale assembly to outsourced contract manufacturers, including preparing the exact documentation they need to succeed.

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We Offer

• Opportunity to join at an early stage, making a visible impact in a fast-scaling startup.
• Real influence on how our products and processes evolve, with freedom to innovate.
• A collaborative, creative, and transparent culture where contributions are recognized.
• A spacious, shiny, dog-friendly office in the heart of Budapest with great transport, tasty snacks, and vibrant team events.
• High-tech equipment.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid approach.
• Competitive salary.

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Details

• Start: As soon as you are ready
• Location: Budapest - we operate with an office-first approach, typically requiring 3-4 days per week in-office
• Contract: Permanent
• Compensation: Competitive package based on experience

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If you’re ready to help build a truly seamless and magical checkout experience, we encourage you to connect and explore future opportunities with Deligo. We’re looking forward to receiving your application!