Mechanical/Production Engineer

The opportunity

Are you up for the challenge of creating solutions that are in harmony with our natural world, disrupting humanity’s dependence on petrochemicals, metals and minerals? You have the opportunity to join Radiant Matter at an exciting stage of our growth and contribute to the future of our platform technology.

We are looking for a Polymer R&D Scientist to work on material development, manufacturing and product delivery. You will be working closely with the Founders and leading industry advisors.

Job Type: Full-time, flexible hybrid working (4+ days will be needed in the lab)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, with the possibility of share options
Desired Start Date: March, 2024
Location: Scale Space, West London

Our ideal candidate would be:

• Mission-driven, to produce materials without negative impact on the environment
• Action-orientated, taking on challenges with drive and enthusiasm
• A born collaborator, can work dynamically and collaboratively within a small and growing team
• A problem-solver, able to quickly take on new ideas with the ambition to challenge traditional thinking
• Self-motivated and thriving within tight deadlines
• Logical and analytical and can move from high-level ideas to detailed execution with exceptional organisational skills
• Dynamic, open-minded and flexible, someone ready to adapt and change direction to follow the science and market needs

Job responsibilities:

• Mechanical design, manufacture, and assembly of prototype and/or production equipment
• Working with our future supply chain processes and partners to ensure effective technology
  implementation
• Research the available technologies and downselect
• Use 3D software to create mechanical components, moving assemblies and machines,
• Use 3D software simulation tools to check structural integrity and performance to inform design optimisations of components
• Perform quality control inspections on product and equipment with a focus on high yields and repeatability
• Technical documentation, process tracking and presentation of reports for internal use
• Research and implement efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing
• Work closely with the R&D scientists:
  • on iterating and improving on product samples
  • in-house and third-party testing of our materials as required
• Contribute to R&D projects with key milestones and deliverables with risk management and costings
• Support CTO and science team in IP development, managing the lab and equipment

Technical experience required:

• Background in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Production Engineering
• Industry production experience
• Building, setting up and adapting manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing techniques
• We are open to a range of experience (2-10+ years) depending on the candidate

Nice to haves:

• Masters in relevant area.
• Expertise in one or more:
  • building testing equipment
  • biomaterials, plastics, coatings and their manufacturing used in industry
  • structural colour
• Experience in one or more:
  • design for manufacture
  • working in a start-up environment
  • testing materials
  • managing internal or external teams
  • prototype control of electronics

Application process:

Radiant Matter is looking for unique candidates and considers every application independently. If you do not meet all the requirements above but believe you could be a good fit for this role and our company, we encourage you to submit a cover letter telling us why, and we are happy to chat. We are a disability-positive employer; if you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have a disability so we can adjust our hiring process for you.

Submit your CV and cover letter to careers@radiantmatter.co

You must be able to prove that you have the right to work in the UK.