The Hardware Product Lead
for Your Enclosure Design.
I package your electronics into production-ready enclosures. From the first CAD sketch to a production-ready injection mold, I manage mechanical development in agile sprints — without change-request bureaucracy, with full cost control.
Services are exclusively for businesses (B2B).
Common Challenges
Where Hardware Projects Get Stuck
Interface Chaos
Electronics and mechanics teams work in silos. In the end, the PCB doesn't fit the enclosure, or thermal problems are discovered too late.
Wrong Focus in Management
Founders or R&D leads are up at night designing in CAD to rescue prototypes, instead of preparing investor pitches or leading system architecture.
Painful Supplier Search
Finding reliable manufacturing partners for small series and prototypes takes months — and every wrong decision costs money.
Expertise
Specialized in What Makes a Product Physical
Enclosure Engineering & Mechanics
- 3D Printing (FDM, SLA, SLS)
- CNC Milling & Turning
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Injection Molding Tools
Prototyping Network
- Short-Run Injection Molding (Silicone)
- Rapid Tooling (Aluminum Molds)
- Production Injection Molding (Steel Molds)
- ITEM Profiles & Modular Systems
Cross-Domain Engineering
- Electronics Integration & Space Checks
- EMC Compliance Consideration
- Cable Management & Antenna Placement
- Thermal Management of Power Components
The Offer
Hardware R&D Retainer
A partnership model for companies that see mechanical development as a strategic advantage — not a cost center.
Monthly Partnership
You book a retainer. I deliver measurable results every week. No hourly rates, no surprises, no contract negotiations for every single part.
- Weekly iterations with clear deliverables
- Milestone sign-offs – full control
- Complete development from CAD to manufacturing data
- DFM from the first concept phase
- Production-ready data + supplier coordination
- PCB + firmware interface coordination
Hardware R&D Retainer
5.000€
per month, excl. VAT
Schedule a ConsultationNo minimum term. Monthly cancellation after the first quarter.
Agile, Not Rigid: No Change Request Bureaucracy.
Rigid specifications in hardware development almost always lead to costly 'additions' as soon as requirements change during the process. My retainer model solves exactly this bottleneck: We work agile in weekly sprints. You've gained new insights from a physical prototype and the design needs a quick adjustment? That's not a cumbersome 'change request' that needs renegotiation. We simply prioritize the change and let it flow directly into the next sprint.
This way you stay maximally flexible in development and maintain full control over direction and budget — without your project stalling.
Process & Risk Mitigation
Structured Sign-offs Instead of Blind Trust
You carry the final legal product responsibility — I ensure that every milestone is documented and approved by you.
01
Initial Consultation
We clarify requirements, timeline, and technical feasibility.
02
Sprint Planning
Weekly iterations with clear deliverables and milestones.
03
Client Approval
You review and approve every milestone — full control over the outcome.
04
Manufacturing Integration
Transition to production via my network: prototype, small series, mass production.
Trusted by
References
Voices from Previous Projects
International R&D support you can rely on.
“I've worked with dozens of contractors over a 20 year agency career. Anton's professionalism, attention to detail, communication, timeliness and thoughtfulness put him at the top of my favorites list. Highly recommend.”
Steve Argus
US Agency Professional
“Anton hat nicht nur genau meine Vorgaben umgesetzt, sondern konnte mich mit seiner Erfahrung perfekt unterstützen. Sehr gute Kommunikation und zeitnahe Umsetzung. Eine absolute Empfehlung!”
Fabian Hinz
Projektleiter, Deutschland
“Very personable and helpful. Anton is a must-have secret weapon! Love this guy.”
Damian Delch
US Client
“With the critical importance of our mission 'NO MORE LIVES LOST AT SEA' we can not take chances in our product. Anton has proven to use an incredible quality performance and delivered designs and 3D material that complied with our standards, and we are pleased to support and suggest his services, no question!”
Ronny
Geschäftsführer, Dimeq AS
“Die Projektabwicklung verlief reibungslos, dank effektiver Kommunikation. Die äußerst gelungene Zusammenarbeit und die beeindruckenden CAD-Daten haben maßgeblich zu dem tollen Ergebnis beigetragen.”
Andree
Geschäftsführer, Turren APS
“Anton hat uns mit Kompetenz, Zuverlässigkeit und Innovation überzeugt. Anforderungen wurden genau analysiert und optimale Lösungen vorgeschlagen. Er hat uns ständig auf dem Laufenden gehalten und alle Änderungswünsche berücksichtigt.”
Johannes-Georg
Geschäftsführer, B. Büning GmbH & Co. KG
About Me
Your Partner on the Road to Production
Hi, I'm Anton Steenken. Trained electronics technician for devices and systems & degree in production engineering. I've worked in both worlds. I know how PCBs work, and I know how to design products profitably for steel injection molds. This exact combination is missing from 90% of startups and mid-sized companies — and that's exactly why they burn time and money in development. That's why I founded 'Engineer Your Idea'.
- The Engineer's Eye: Perfect interface understanding: I understand your PCB layout requirements (placement, heat sources, connectors) and proactively integrate them into mechanical design.
- Direct Communication: No account managers — you talk directly to the engineer.
- DFM Focus: I don't design anything that can't be profitably manufactured in series later.
Initial Consultation
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15 minutes, free of charge and no obligation. We'll see if we're a good fit.
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