Materials Engineer

Shellworks; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Materials Engineer in London, where you'll play a critical role in developing sustainable materials to combat plastic pollution. Collaborate with experts to innovate and optimize new material formulations, making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Benefits

21 days holiday

Birthday off

Additional holidays during festive season

Regular social events

Fully stocked office kitchen

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of industry experience.
• Demonstrates skills in experimental design and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop new material formulations.
• Develop and test material formulations in industrial processes.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Results-driven

Creative thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Polymer Processing

Degree in Materials Science

Tools

Polymer processing techniques

Thermal analysis

Rheology

Mechanical testing

Microscopy

Job description

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About The Job

Materials Engineer

London, N4

4 days in our office, 1 day working from home

£30-40k per annum

Join Shellworks as a Materials Engineer and help us materialise a better future by eliminating plastic pollution.

About Shellworks

Developed for a throwaway culture, plastics have caused significant pollution to our natural environments with 90% of all plastics ever created never being recycled. Recent studies show plastics impact beyond pollution to chemicals and microplastics affecting human and environmental health.

We believe there must be a better way. Our first innovation, Vivomer, is a polymer made by microorganisms that behaves like plastic but degrades upon disposal in any natural environment. Developed through cutting-edge material science, mechanical engineering, design, and operations, Vivomer is a groundbreaking step towards a pollution-free future.

The nature of our work is often described as impossible, but if you’re driven by the challenge to prove there is a better way, join us. You will play a critical role in developing future materials, influencing product creation, and reducing plastic pollution.

The Opportunity

This is a unique chance to help scale sustainable, high-performance alternatives to conventional plastics. As part of our team, you will:

• Collaborate with science and engineering teams to develop and optimize new material formulations with improved properties.
• Source and work with novel biomaterials worldwide to create innovative products.
• Develop and test material formulations in industrial polymer processes, including compounding, injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion.
• Work with suppliers on new materials, including analysis, testing, and qualification.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Holds a degree in Polymer Processing, Materials Science, or a related field, with at least 1 year of industry experience.
• Has a proactive, results-driven mindset and a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates skills in experimental design, data analysis, validation, and documentation.
• Applies creative and critical thinking to improve material processes and solve problems with simple solutions.
• Proficient in polymer processing techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, compounding, and blow molding.
• Experienced in polymer characterization methods, including thermal analysis, rheology, mechanical testing, and microscopy.

Our Benefits

21 days holiday + birthday off + additional holidays during festive season, along with statutory holidays.

Opportunities for growth and development as we expand.

Regular social events and fully stocked office kitchen.

Be part of a team committed to making a social impact.

Join Our Mission

Becoming part of Shellworks means working with passionate experts in materials science and innovation to create a sustainable future. Join us to lead the way in sustainable materials and make a meaningful impact.

Ready to help us redefine what's possible? Apply now and be part of something impactful.