Engineer in London

Skin + Me is a mission-driven start-up with seriously big skin goals. We are looking for an exceptional Engineer to join our Operations Team at Skin + Me. This is a full-time role based at our state-of-the-art factory in North Acton.

About the role:

As an Engineer at Skin + Me, you will be part of the end-to-end project process - from design, order & build of new machinery and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering, controls and automation, electrical or similar and be highly competent at problem-solving challenges in a manufacturing environment.

What you’ll do:

• Work on exciting and challenging engineering projects across the factory.
• Deliver solutions to complex and varied engineering challenges.
• Work on a diverse range of projects from start to finish including installation, testing, modification, upgrades, and development of machinery and infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on technical support to resolve major engineering issues quickly and efficiently.

Who you are:

These are the skills we’re looking for. Even if you don’t tick every box, but feel you’re right for us, we’d still love to hear from you.

• Great at problem-solving, being creative and able to implement solutions.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Highly competent at 3D modelling in CAD packages (preferably Solidworks).
• Experience in relevant manufacturing techniques (e.g. laser cutting, CNC and injection moulding) and product packaging.
• Good knowledge of control motion systems (actuators, pneumatics, bearings etc.).
• Ideally have experience of PLC programming or coding skills.
• A degree in engineering, controls and automation, electrical or similar.
• Ideally have 4+ years of experience, but we’re open to strong candidates at different stages of their career.

Why should you choose Skin + Me?

• A daily challenge – in a thrilling, entrepreneurial start-up environment.
• Make a difference – work within a revolutionary company that is focused on improving millions of lives.
• Significant equity – potentially life-changing value if you commit to our long-term mission.
• Serious commitment to growth – personal development is important to us and we’ll make sure we support your growth, and give you broad experience across your role.
• Support network – the Skin + Me investors and advisors that you’ll have the opportunity to work with have built some of the world’s best consumer companies.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday (+ all the usual Bank Holidays).
• Free Breakfast & Lunch – It’s important you are well-fuelled for the day so we’ve got your breakfast and lunch covered. Plus drinks and snacks are available too.
• Equity – We offer a competitive salary and a generous share award package that means every employee has a stake in the business.
• Health and wellbeing focus – We offer a healthcare cash plan, cycle to work schemes plus free healthy breakfast and lunch in the office.
• Culture club – Our culture club team meets every week to make sure we celebrate our big wins and milestones too, with parties, surprises and more.
• You’ll get highly discounted Skin + Me products for you, and 10 friends + family too.
• Generous employee referral scheme, if you know more fabulous people refer them to work with us too.

More about Skin + Me:

There’s a huge problem in the world of skincare: people struggle with more than just how their skin looks. They also worry about how it makes them feel and how to manage it long-term. We’re on a mission to change that. The truth is that achieving your best skin isn’t complicated. The secret? Using the right combination of prescription strength ingredients with a stripped-back routine to tackle everything from anti-ageing, adult acne, rosacea and pigmentation. We’re united in the belief that everyone should have access to expertise, treatment plans and ingredients that work – minus the big price tag and the long dermatologist waitlist.

Skin + Me is a mission-driven start-up, building a pioneering online dermatology service. We take customers through a simple online medical consultation and prescribe a treatment cream, personalised to the individual. It arrives in their letterbox each month and evolves alongside their skin. Everyone’s skin is different and no two journeys are the same.

In order to deliver on our mission, we’ve raised our funding from some of the best-known direct-to-consumer entrepreneurs and VCs. Our highly experienced founding team comes from the likes of Facebook, Charlotte Tilbury, and others. Our journey has just begun and we’d love for you to join us. Think you’re up for the challenge?