Mechanical Design Engineer

at  Ocean Bottle

ABOUT US

Founded in 2019, Ocean Bottle is a brand dedicated to positively impacting the world, built on the power of collective action and imperfect sustainability efforts. We have shipped hundreds of thousands of units across the world and formed partnerships with renowned brands from all walks of life. We have also collected 16,743,322 kg of plastic whilst simultaneously improving the livelihoods of the communities we work with. With a focus on diversity and our impact pillars of Ocean Health, Social Good, Closing the Loop, and Climate Action, our aim is to prevent the equivalent of 7 billion plastic bottles from entering the ocean by 2025.
Born from Ocean Bottle, we have recently launched our new proposition, Ocean Co., which is the world’s first ocean health platform, committed to restoring, protecting, and securing the well-being of the ocean. Our goal is to connect individuals and brands worldwide with the ocean’s prosperous future, through plug-and-play solutions. Using our technology platform, our community members are provided with immersive education, measurable impact, real-time traceability information, and inspiring field stories. By combining education and action, Ocean Co. strives to ensure a healthy and sustainable ocean for the benefit of all.
Together, Ocean Bottle and Ocean Co., are united in a joint mission to combat ocean plastic and promote environmental and social justice.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who will have experience in the following areas:
3+ years of product design and development experience
Experience of mechanical design through to manufacturing.
Tolerance stacks. Are you able to effectively explain the importance of designing with respect to manufacturing tolerances?
Mechanical test design set up and reporting.
Proficient in CAD software (e.g., Fusion 360, SolidWorks)
Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication
Prototyping proficiency, able to work with 3D printing FDM machines.
Design for manufacturing experience, developing products ready to go to injection moulding, compression moulding, rotary moulding.
Engineering drawing production, an understanding of why these are used in modern manufacturing environments.
Passionate about and with a genuine interest in physical product design, innovation and sustainability
A fast learner and an optimist, ready to tackle difficult design problems
Someone who embodies our values of Do Good, Take Ownership, Drive Innovation and Open Communication
Bonus Points - these are nonessential, but a bonus if you have them!
Bachelor’s, master’s degree, diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Design Engineerin

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our New Product Development (NPD) team. This role will support our engineering efforts for the new range of products. Reporting to our Head of NPD you will play a crucial role in driving our sustainability initiatives forward. Your primary focus will be on advancing our use of sustainable materials within our products while also supporting the project management of other ongoing projects.
This is a full-time, 6-month fixed term contract.