Mechanical Engineer | Alt. Leather

Join us on our mission to help decarbonise the planet with our best-in-class 100%

biobased leather alternative.

leather and eliminate the need for petrochemical plastics.

team of passionate people who want to make a positive impact on the world.

How you can make an impact on our team and the planet.

• Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineer or similar field.
• Can problem solve from first principles.
• Can help us scale our tech and process quickly from lab to pilot plant and beyond.
• Can map out a technical plan and break it down into critical, time-sensitive projects.
• Cares deeply about producing the world’s best product at lightning speed and will get

• Team player with excellent communication skills and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Bonus: start up experience.

Key objectives of the role:

1. To design and implement our batch-to-batch benchtop process. This will provide us

1. To research, source and cost key pieces of equipment.
2. To work closely with our R&D team to optimise the production process to keep it as

1. To work with external mentors and partners to implement scale-up strategy. This will

involve running feasibility on various options.

Access to world-class partners and mentors:

• Access to mentorship

• Access to portfolio expertise (e.g. Uluu, Samsara Eco, etc.)

• Paid partnership to design and build our pilot facility

• Engineering and manufacturing advice

Deeper dive into the role.

Technical Strategy, Planning and Reporting:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to transition our biobased

• Identify key technical milestones, potential risks, and mitigation strategies to

• Regularly report progress, challenges, and achievements to senior

understand.

Process Optimisation:

• Lead the development and testing of manufacturing processes to improve

• Implement advanced process control techniques to ensure consistency and

• Utilise startup (Monash Teams) experience to navigate the challenges of rapid

that maximise impact and drive the company towards its vision.

Project Management:

• Lead bench scale, and subsequently pilot scale production processes,

• Work collaboratively with the R&D team and external manufacturing

with business objectives.

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure all processes and products comply with relevant safety,

• Implement robust quality control measures to maintain high product

standards.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to explore new

• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements and cost

reductions.

Passion for Excellence:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to producing the world's best biobased

• Maintain a high level of motivation and pace to drive the project forward

rapidly.