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At Shellworks we're making that a reality by creating high performance plastic-free materials for everyday products.\nOur technology Vivomer makes the impossible possible. It's grown by bacteria using fermentation, creating a material that is stable in use but degrades in every environment. Its breakthrough is being dishwasherable and home compostable at the same time.\nWe've closed our Series A and are working with some of the world's most recognised brands to replace plastic at volume. We're at an inflection point: scaling from proof-of-concept to mass-market production.\nThe Role\nThis is a hands on quality role. You'll make sure every part we ship meets spec, working across our materials, design and manufacturing teams and on factory floors with our partners.\nVivomer is a new material going into products that have to perform like plastic: on shelf, in transit, in the dishwasher and in the hands of consumers. Our customers are some of the world's biggest brands, and they need to trust that every part we ship meets spec.\nWe're looking for someone who has done quality engineering at a high volume manufacturer and wants to help build it at Shellworks from the ground up. You have an eye for detail and a pragmatic view of which checks really matter.\nWhere the focus is today\nMaking sure every Vivomer part meets spec, at volume.\nQuality engineering\nTranslate product requirements into test plans and quality plans\n\nDesign in line testing and aesthetic standards with our partners so every part is validated before it ships\n\nRun measurement system analysis, capability studies and SPC on new and running products\n\nReview our existing checks regularly: cut the ones that don't add value and add the ones that are missing\n\nSupplier quality\nSupport audits and qualification of new manufacturing partners\n\nRun process qualification for new tools and products at our partners\n\nTrack partner performance and drive corrective actions to closure\n\nDay to day quality\nRun incoming inspection and traceability\n\nInspect parts and raise NCRs when they're not up to standard, and decide on rework or rejection\n\nTrain and support the inspectors and technicians at 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