Mechanical Design Engineering - Talent Pool
Matter.
People & HR, Design
Bristol, UK
GBP 31,200-67,400 / year + Equity
Posted on May 13, 2025
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who can take designs from concept through to manufacture?
Does the thought of joining a start up with a focus on creating sustainable eco conscious solutions and technologies appeal to you?
Matter. is a Venture Capital backed CleanTech microplastics capture technology scale-up, focused on sustainable design and circular economy. You will be working on some of the biggest challenges of our time, removing microplastics and micropollutants from the world’s waterways and airways.
Through brilliant design thinking, powerful partners, and an impatience to make what we do matter, our mission is to develop and scale products that are the hard line between the biological and technical cycle.
You will work with the rest of the engineering team to deliver technology from concept to technically feasible, commercially viable and sustainably designed solutions.
- Application Deadline
- January 01, 2026
- Department
- Engineering
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Location
- Bristol
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- £31,200 - £67,400 / year
Key Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for delivering on work packages independently.
- You will be responsible for managing your workload in line with project milestones and deliverables.
- You will be proactive by flagging project and technical risks and work to mitigate them.
- You will be responsible for managing engineering documentation associated with your work packages.
- You will keep internal stakeholders updated and produce technical reports that summarise your work.
- You will present your work to clients.
- You will take the initiative and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A degree at 2:1 or equivalent level of experience in mechanical engineering, product design or similar.
- Experience of working within this industry for a minimum of 2 years.
- Experience testing products and technologies.
- A high competency in use of hand tools and power tools for the fabrication of functional prototypes.
- The expertise to solve mechanical problems both on paper and using computer calculations and simulation.
- An understanding of fluid dynamics.
- Experience in developing test methods, running testing, analysing data and writing reports.
- A proven record of high-quality, fast turnaround prototype building.
- Experience in design for manufacture principles, including injection moulding, tooling actions and tolerance stacks.
- Experience in designing prototypes for 3D printing, finishing techniques, and building methods.
- Experience managing engineering documents (BOM, FMEA, Functional Requirements etc)
- Experience working with standards and regulations for product compliance.
- The ability to pitch ideas and present to clients and customers.
- Experience dealing with suppliers, negotiating deals and samples.
- Skilled at developing solutions to high risk, high-value problems with proof of delivery on complex technical challenges.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment, with core hours of 09:30-16:00 and hybrid working available, based at our central Bristol HQ
- Annual Leave – 26 days + public holidays + entitlement will increase with length of service, 1 day for every year up to 32 days pa
- 1 extra day of leave to celebrate you on your birthday
- Ability to swap up to 3 Bank Holidays in a year for days of cultural or religious significance
- Enhanced family leave (maternity & paternity) - 13 weeks full pay (maternity) or 4 weeks full pay (paternity) - available for those who have worked continuously for 26 weeks by the end of the Qualifying Week
- Sick Pay - Short Term Sickness is full pay for 10 days in any 12-month rolling period / Long Term Sickness is full pay for any instance of a consecutive period of sickness longer than a week (7 consecutive days) up to 13 weeks.
- Pension scheme (Aviva) – 5% employer contribution
- Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) – you and your family (Level 1 cover)
- Medical Cash Plan (SimplyHealth) - you and your family (Level 1 cover)
- Critical Illness Cover (Zurich) - after 13 weeks of Illness 75% of wages paid up to 5 years
- Dental Plan (BUPA) – you and your family (Level 1 cover)
- Life Assurance (Zurich) - one-off payment of 2 times your annual salary to next of kin
- Virtual GP
- Employee Assistance Programme
- EMI - Eligibility to be granted 200 share options on your first work anniversary
- Onsite kitchen, dining, breakout areas & healthy snacks
- Monthly lunch clubs
- Regular team events and parties
- On-site parking for bicycles and cars
- Cycle to work scheme
- Ethical discounts through Lumina
- Training & Development support incl. 5% of contractual hours used for self-development
- Professional membership - one per year where relevant to role
- Onsite Yoga
About Matter
Our Mission
Matter. is a microplastics capture technology company focused on sustainable design and circular economy. You will be working on some of the biggest challenges of our time; removing microplastics and micropollutants from the world’s waterways and airways.
Through brilliant design thinking, powerful partners, and an impatience to make what we do matter, our mission is to develop and scale products that are the hard line between the biological and technical cycle.
We pride ourselves on our amazing technology and passion for wanting to change things, but fundamentally what we are most proud of is our people.
For us, people are everything. It’s what makes a company, not the mission written on the wall or the fancy building we work in. Our people represent us, our values and why we do what we do.
We can only achieve our mission if we continue to create diverse and innovative teams that share our vision.
Human first and purpose driven
At Matter, we believe representation is crucial, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable organisation, where EEDI is at the heart of our culture and informs everything that we do.
Our values help us live our purpose.
We harness the unique contributions of our people to give us our authenticity and edge. We value every idea and the human behind it. Our inclusive culture drives our ability to make an impact, and Matter only grows if our people grow.
The unique fabric of our culture is grounded in the way ‘we go together’ as a team, where our human-first mentality means we build real connections, get inspired by those around us and celebrate each other’s successes.
We encourage candidate applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, as we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has a voice. We cannot do this without our strong commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
We can only produce our best work when we build a workforce made up of talented people with a breadth of experiences, who can bring innovation and fresh perspectives and feel empowered to celebrate their differences within a safe and respectful environment.
Impact your career - how you will grow
Matter is where people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers. By gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies, disciplines, projects and growth opportunities, our colleagues are able to develop their capability and amplify their ability to make an impact.
We offer you the opportunity to follow an existing passion or cultivate new ones. Develop your career in the direction you want to take it. Our human-centric managers will help you discover ways to fulfil your career goals, surface hidden talents, acquire new skills and unlock your potential.
With clearly defined and transparent career pathways, we are focused on helping you grow and advance your career, no Matter which path you choose. You just need enthusiasm and drive to get the most from your experience.
You will have our continued support and education as you develop within Matter, with regular manager-led 1-2-1’s and review meetings, along with giving you 5% of your working week to dedicate to your own personalised career development plan activities.
We provide ongoing leadership training to ensure both managers and their colleagues reporting to them are set up for success.
By recognising our colleagues’ contributions and celebrating their successes, we have built an environment where we can provide you with the opportunity to take the next meaningful step in your career journey.
Human first and purpose driven
At Matter, we believe representation is crucial, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable organisation, where EEDI is at the heart of our culture and informs everything that we do.
Our values help us live our purpose.
We harness the unique contributions of our people to give us our authenticity and edge. We value every idea and the human behind it. Our inclusive culture drives our ability to make an impact, and Matter only grows if our people grow.
The unique fabric of our culture is grounded in the way ‘we go together’ as a team, where our human-first mentality means we build real connections, get inspired by those around us and celebrate each other’s successes.
We encourage candidate applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, as we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has a voice. We cannot do this without our strong commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
We can only produce our best work when we build a workforce made up of talented people with a breadth of experiences, who can bring innovation and fresh perspectives and feel empowered to celebrate their differences within a safe and respectful environment.
Impact your career - how you will grow
Matter is where people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers. By gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies, disciplines, projects and growth opportunities, our colleagues are able to develop their capability and amplify their ability to make an impact.
We offer you the opportunity to follow an existing passion or cultivate new ones. Develop your career in the direction you want to take it. Our human-centric managers will help you discover ways to fulfil your career goals, surface hidden talents, acquire new skills and unlock your potential.
With clearly defined and transparent career pathways, we are focused on helping you grow and advance your career, no Matter which path you choose. You just need enthusiasm and drive to get the most from your experience.
You will have our continued support and education as you develop within Matter, with regular manager-led 1-2-1’s and review meetings, along with giving you 5% of your working week to dedicate to your own personalised career development plan activities.
We provide ongoing leadership training to ensure both managers and their colleagues reporting to them are set up for success.
By recognising our colleagues’ contributions and celebrating their successes, we have built an environment where we can provide you with the opportunity to take the next meaningful step in your career journey.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
First Interview
Stage 2:
Second Interview
Stage 3:
Third Interview
Stage 4:
Hired
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