About Radiant Matter
Radiant Matter is developing a new generation of colourful material solutions for the circular economy. Similar to the dazzling, glittering colours seen in nature - such as peacock feathers, jewel beetles and hummingbird feathers - we engineer bio-inspired and structurally coloured materials that are non-toxic, biodegradable and low carbon, without the use of plastics, metals, minerals or pigments.
We are a small team of visionaries and problem solvers driven by purpose and the goal of creating a resilient and sustainable future. We combine our diverse experiences and expertise in material science, engineering and design to develop solutions to real-world colour and material problems.
The opportunity
This is an opportunity to lead on a core area of Radiant Matter's development and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth. This opportunity offers the potential for tremendous growth and advancement, particularly for those who are passionate about creating innovative solutions for some of humanity's biggest problems.
If you are up for the challenge of disrupting the industry's reliance on petrochemicals, metals, and minerals, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and make a significant impact on the world.
If you have any experience in any of the following we would love to hear from you:
- Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Masters or equivalent industry experience
- Mechatronics
- Build testing equipment, testing rigs where needed
- Biomaterials, plastics, coatings, food processes and their manufacture
- Material testing
- Process development from concept design through to realisation
- Mapping processes for manufacture
- Data collection and process control
- Experience in QA and QMS in a manufacturing context
- Definition and documentation of process controls
- Trial of new material on large-scale equipment
- Producing material sample batches
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:
- Scope, develop, prototype and test manufacture equipment
- Develop, identify, capture and document potential IP
- Maintain quality assurance throughout the development process with a focus on meeting industry standards, high yields and repeatability
- Capture and statistical analysis of data from manufacture, process and material trials
- Material test rig development
- Technical documentation and process tracking
- Sample batch manufacturing
- Cost planning and refinement of processes
- Creation and simulation of designs through 3D CAD software
- Work closely with the R&D scientists:
- on production and improvement of material samples
- in-house and third-party testing of our materials as required
- Contribute to R&D project planning with key milestones and deliverables with risk management and costings
- Support CTO and science team in managing the lab and equipment
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.