Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contractor Network Talent Pool

Join Matter’s Contractor Network – Help Us Develop Innovative Microplastic Filter Solutions. Matter is expanding its network of contractors to support the development of innovative microplastic filter products. If you're an independent freelancer or contractor based in Bristol and seeking paid work, we’d love to hear from you. At Matter, we’re tackling microfibre pollution at its source by creating solutions to protect the environment. We have multiple upcoming opportunities for temporary contract roles and are particularly interested in Senior Mechanical Engineers.

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: Bristol

Workplace type: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Commit full-time and work on-site at our Bristol facility.
• Collaborate closely with our in-house team and often include hands-on lab testing.
• Develop products for the laundry sector to engineer industrial filtration systems for the textiles industry, responsible for delivering independent work packages.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

Essential Experience:

• Proven record at leading the technical delivery of projects, with experience owning the product deliverables and key engineering documents.
• Experience applying general mechanical engineering principles, including fluid dynamics and mechanics.
• Experience developing complex mechanical systems with an understanding of the commissioning requirements for end-use installation of machinery.
• Understanding of how virtual and physical prototyping, and functional testing can be used to support technology development and optimise designs.
• Experience with designing for metal fabrication and producing technical drawings.
• Skilled at designing, building and testing system-level functional prototypes, with a high proficiency in hand fabrication, 3D printing and the ability to outsource production where required.
• Experience developing test schedules and new test methods for both investigative and validation testing.
• Experience working with standards and regulations for product compliance.
• High standard of CAD including parametric and surface modelling.

Desirable Experience:

• Appreciation of systems engineering principles.
• Experience working in filtration and/or water systems.
• Simulation experience in FEA, CFD, or other.

About Matter:

Matter is a microplastics capture technology company focused on sustainable design and circular economy. You will be working on some of the biggest challenges of our time; removing microplastics and micropollutants from the world’s waterways and airways. Through brilliant design thinking, powerful partners, and a drive to make what we do matter, our mission is to develop and scale products that form the hard line between the biological and technical cycle.

We pride ourselves on our technology and passion for change, but fundamentally our people are what we cherish most. For us, people are everything. It’s what makes a company, not the mission written on the wall or the fancy building we work in. Our people represent us, our values and why we do what we do. We can only achieve our mission if we continue to build diverse and innovative teams that share our vision. Human first and purpose driven.

At Matter, we believe representation is crucial, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable organisation where equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We harness the unique contributions of our people to give us authenticity and edge. We value every idea and the human behind it. Our inclusive culture drives our ability to make an impact and Matter only grows if our people grow. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, dedicated to ensuring everyone has a voice. We cannot do this without a strong commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. We build a workforce of talent with breadth of experience to bring innovation and fresh perspectives, empowering an inclusive and respectful environment.

Impact your career – how you will grow:

Matter is where people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers. By gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies, disciplines, projects and growth opportunities, our colleagues develop their capability and amplify their impact. We offer you the opportunity to follow an existing passion or cultivate new ones. Develop your career in the direction you want to take it.

Our human-centric managers help you discover ways to fulfil your career goals, surface hidden talents, acquire new skills and unlock your potential. With clearly defined and transparent career pathways, we focus on helping you grow and advance your career, no matter which path you choose. You just need enthusiasm and drive to get the most from your experience.

You will receive continued support and education as you develop within Matter, with regular manager-led 1-2-1s and review meetings, along with giving you 5% of your working week to dedicate to your own personalised career development plan activities. We provide ongoing leadership training to ensure both managers and colleagues reporting to them are set up for success. By recognising our colleagues’ contributions and celebrating their successes, we have built an environment where we can provide you with the opportunity to take the next meaningful step in your career journey.