Please note this role is only open to those with right to work in the UK, as Cauli Ltd is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Cauli is a UK-based B2B climate tech startup on a mission to reshape the future of packaging. In the UK alone, our throwaway habit generates 10.7 billion items of packaging waste a year, of which less than 9% are recycled or commercially composted. We help food and beverage businesses eliminate single-use packaging worldwide by sourcing and tracking reusable packaging through our IoT and AI-driven solutions.

To date we have prevented half a million pieces of single-use packaging. We are more than just a reuse system: we are here to change how food & drinks are packaged and consumed.

The Role

Cauli is seeking a talented, multi-disciplinary Design Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis, starting ASAP. You will be an essential part of a small but growing team that build, refine and deliver our IoT- and AI-enabled reusable packaging system, while assisting in various R&D tasks. We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid of uncertainty & isn’t afraid to get stuck in. You will be supported to rapidly climb the learning curve, work towards specific outcomes with the freedom and responsibility to figure out the best way to achieve them. You will play a hugely meaningful role in shaping our product with significant sustainable impact.

Here are some examples of what you could be doing:

- Take ownership of designing UI screens for our mobile app;

- Participate in development processes and the optimisation of the DFA of our products;

- Design, refine, build and 3D print new parts for our flagship hardware;

- Design, liaise and conduct user research in person with real customers;

- General graphic design for product launches;

- Liaise with our manufacturers and suppliers;

- Take on additional tasks outside your current boundaries with help from your team and continue to expand your skills

The ideal candidate:

- A degree in Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or relevant work experience;

- 1+ year experience working in relevant field;

- Experience with CAD & 3D Printing software (Fusion360, Solidworks, Bambu/Prusa slicers etc.);

- Experience in UI/UX design for mobile apps & websites with graphic design software for print & digital (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite);

- A passion for sustainability and a desire to make a positive impact;

- Enjoys working independently and within a multi-disciplinary collaborative team;

- Strong project management skills and the ability to multitask & improvise;

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable experiences:

- Experience in working in a fast-paced startup environment;

- Experience with electronics prototyping (Raspberry Pi, Python);

- Experience with assembly, prototyping, and other manual tasks e.g. drilling/screwing/gluing etc.

- Experience with UKCA/ product compliance and document production

- Experience with setting up supply chain and inventory management

- Experience with scaling up production

- Familiarity with design thinking and processes

What you will get:

- An opportunity to work in a tech-for-good company where your role creates a real impact;

- £30-35k per annum, depending on experience;

- 30 days holiday per year (incl. Bank Holidays);

- Hybrid setup with 3 days in Zone 1 London office and 2 days remotely

- Cyclescheme and Techscheme;

- NEST workplace pension;

- A supportive, hardworking, diverse and friendly team;

- A dynamic, fast-paced startup workplace that also values work-life balance and each team member's contributions.

Hiring process:

- First Round: 30-minute video call with our Design Engineer (w/c 28 Oct 2024)

- Final Round: 60-minute in person meeting with the founders, Head of Tech and opportunity to meet the team (w/c 11 Nov 2024)

- Starting date: ASAP

How to Apply:

Does this position sound like a good fit? We'd love to hear from you!

- Send your cover letter and CV to jo.liang@caulibox.com

- Include this role's title in your subject line (it'll help us to sort through the emails)

- Please send your porfolio or website if you have one Application without a cover letter, or application received through LinkedIn direct messaging or Easy Apply will not be reviewed.