Sway is seeking an innovative and driven Senior Materials Engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to help Sway shape the future of biobased, compostable materials, starting with flexible film packaging. Working closely with R&D and supply chain teams, this hire will oversee key formulation, testing, and process development activities to accelerate the advancement of prototypes and concepts to scalable, refined commercial products.
Location: San Leandro, CA
Employment type: Full Time
Experience level: Intermediate - Senior
Apply before: Dec 11, 2024
OVERVIEW
Sway is a California-based biomaterials startup harnessing the power of seaweed to create home-compostable replacements for single-use plastics. We are focused on developing and scaling high-performance, seaweed-based, flexible packaging. Sway's technology drops into traditional plastic infrastructure, while simultaneously replenishing ocean health, promoting regenerative materials, and ultimately creating a more inclusive climate movement.
THE ROLE
Sway is seeking an innovative and driven Senior Materials Engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to help Sway shape the future of biobased, compostable materials, starting with flexible film packaging. As part of our R&D team, this role will play a pivotal part in advancing seaweed-based biopolymer materials through development and scale-up to commercialization. Working closely with R&D and supply chain teams, this Senior Materials Engineer will oversee key formulation, testing, and process development activities to accelerate the advancement of prototypes and concepts to scalable, refined commercial products.
As part of an influential and fast-growing startup, this role offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to advance their career within R&D and manufacturing as our company scales. Sway fosters a proactive, solutions-oriented work environment where our tight-knit, interdisciplinary team collaborates intensively. Exceptional organization and communication skills are vital, as is attention to detail within a fast-moving startup environment. Ideal candidates are self-starters who excel in dynamic, interdisciplinary environments and bring both independent initiative and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset to their work. Passion for sustainability and a commitment to Sway's mission to create regenerative, eco-friendly, first-of-their-kind materials are essential.
Learn more and apply on the Sway website.
