Sharks solved drag 400 million years ago.
Aviation is still working on it.
MAKO's Flightfilm brings the same microscopic drag-reducing structures found on sharks to aircraft surfaces, with the ambition of saving billions in fuel and taking megatonnes of CO2 out of the sky every year.We're hiring a Materials Engineer (Manufacturing Systems) to design and deliver the manufacturing systems behind Flightfilm.
You'll report to our Head of Manufacturing Systems.What you'll doDefine product and process requirements from validation criteria and user needsQuantify, monitor and communicate technical and project riskDesign manufacturing systems balancing product spec, cost, manufacturability, mistake-proofing, safety, usability, repeatability, reproducibility, and quality and regulatory complianceDesign and run evaluation activities including experimental setup, problem solving, data captureDevelop standard operating procedures and work instructionsWhat Success Looks LikeFirst Month:Develop a strong understanding of FlightFilm material architecture, performance requirements, manufacturing processes, and certification contextReview existing manufacturing system documentation including requirements, design documentation, risk management plans, verification and validation testing and work instructionsLearn how to perform relevant manufacturing processesBuild working relationships with Manufacturing Systems, Product Engineering, Certification, Manufacturing, and Quality teamsFirst Six Months:Demonstrate ownership of key processes including requirements definition, design and de-risking activities, process evaluation and manufacturing handoverIdentify and plan implementation of key system and process improvementsDemonstrate structured, evidence-guided problem solving on live technical challengesFirst Year:Lead end-to-end manufacturing system and process developments that materially advance yield, throughput,



cost of goods and process stability indicatorsWork to, and contribute to the development of design guides and methodologies that are adopted across the team and reduce design cycle timeBe recognised internally as a reliable technical contributor who navigates ambiguity effectively and keeps programs movingHave meaningfully uplifted the materials engineering capability of the broader teamAbout YouDegree in a relevant discipline (Materials, Chemistry or equivalent)Thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous, and constantly evolving startup environment3+ years of experience in materials or manufacturing systems/process engineering within a technically complex, regulated industry such as aviation, aerospace, automotive, or medicalHands on, proactive, and solutions focused mindset with an ability to work in a teamDemonstrated the ability to develop material compositions to meet identified requirementsFamiliarity with agile product engineering methodologies and internationally recognised quality management systems (ISO ****, AS****)Robust quantitative skills, including statistical analysis of experimental resultsAble to navigate complex, ambiguous situations and make evidence-guided decisions with confidenceWhy You Should Join MAKOImpact: Aviation is one of the hardest to abate industries, and its share of global emissions is only growing.
Join our mission to improve the efficiency of the global fleet and save millions of tonnes of CO2 every yearTechnology: Our technology leverages the drag-reducing properties of shark skin to make aircraft more efficient.
You'll be exposed to expertise and developments in materials, photolithography, fluid dynamics, and scale manufacturingTeam: Our team focuses on achieving our mission.
We live our values of lift over drag, active transparency, and changing the boundary conditions, and we welcome recent team members who want to do the sameCorporate Jet: We have (most of) a corporate jet.
It won't fly, but it sure does look cool
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📌 Manufacturing Systems (Materials/ Process) Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Mako
📍 New South Wales