At a Glance
- Tasks: Help turn innovative products into mass manufacturing while tackling plastic waste.
- Company: Join Shellworks, a mission-driven company focused on sustainable materials.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, equity options, 28 days holiday, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Collaborate with experts and enjoy a dynamic start-up environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of packaging inspired by nature.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering with 2-4 years in industrial manufacturing or product development.
4 days in our office, 1 day from home (choose from Tue–Thu) £40-50k per annum (depending on experience) + equity.
At Shellworks, we’re on a mission to make plastic waste a thing of the past. By reimagining how materials are made, we’re tackling one of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges.
We are looking for a candidate to help productionise new products into mass manufacturing. You will work closely with Engineering in the development of products, ensuring products are validated and de-risked before production. If you're passionate about using your engineering skills to solve complex challenges and create a better future, this is the perfect role for you.
This is a unique opportunity to work on scaling the future of packaging materials inspired by nature. Bring new products to mass manufacturing by conducting product testing and validating for scale production.
Implement best practices in physical product development, including documentation, change control, and other robust quality measures to ensure the highest standards of production quality and on-time delivery.
Assist in coordinating aspects of new product development across a variety of projects in injection moulding, extrusion blow, and compounding.
Work closely with our manufacturing partners, ensuring products meet cost, quality, and timeline expectations.
Be the critical technical and project interface between sales, engineering, supply chain, suppliers, and customers.
Collaborate on world-first projects across the molecular biology, mechanical engineering, product design and operations teams.
Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as materials science or mechanical engineering.
- Over 2-4 years of proven experience in a relevant industrial manufacturing environment or in physical product development, ideally with exposure to polymers and plastic components.
- Experience with some of the following manufacturing technologies: injection moulding, blow moulding, compounding, or extrusion for plastic packaging.
- Experience in CAD - Onshape, Solidworks preferred.
- Experience in scaling production from prototype to high-volume manufacturing, with knowledge of both in-house and outsourced FMCG production being an advantage.
- Self-motivated and proactive, thriving in a high-autonomy environment within a dynamic, early-stage start-up.
28 days holiday + statutory holidays.
Enhanced parental leave - 12 weeks maternity at full pay, 6 weeks paternity at full pay.
Heka wellbeing allowance - to spend on what matters to you - gym, therapy, nutrition, learning, fertility and menopause support, and lots of other options!
Virtual GP - same or next day appointments and private prescriptions delivered to you.
Cycle to work scheme - buy, subscribe to, or share a bike with savings of up to 42% via salary sacrifice.
Competitive salary + equity options.
Growth and development opportunities as we scale.
Regular socials + daily catered lunch at the office.
Becoming a part of Shellworks means being part of a team that’s passionate about sustainability and innovation. Our world-class team includes experts in materials science and visionary entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a better future. Are you ready to help us lead the way in sustainable materials?
Design Engineer - Design for manufacture (Permanent) employer: Shellworks
At Shellworks, we pride ourselves on being an innovative and dynamic employer that champions sustainability and growth. Our London-based startup offers a collaborative work culture where employees are empowered to drive meaningful change in the packaging industry. With opportunities for professional development and international travel, joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contributions and supports your career advancement.
