Manufacturing Engineer Manufacturing Engineer
Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. Want to join us?
Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. Want to join us?
The Role+
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in ambiguity and learns fast, someone who can take unfamiliar processes and turn them into production-ready manufacturing.
This is a highly hands-on role in which you will spend the majority of your time on the factory floor within our New Product Introduction team, working across both existing production platforms and developing entirely new processes and equipment for food products and future verticals beyond food. You’ll work end-to-end from early definition and equipment selection through build, pilot runs and stabilisation, partnering closely with engineers, operators and scientists across equipment procurement, hands-on setup and commissioning, troubleshooting (process + hardware), and continuous improvement through transfer into production.
You don’t need to be a bioprocessing expert, strong engineering fundamentals, adaptability and first-principles thinking matter most.
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in ambiguity and learns fast, someone who can take unfamiliar processes and turn them into production-ready manufacturing.
This is a highly hands-on role in which you will spend the majority of your time on the factory floor within our New Product Introduction team, working across both existing production platforms and developing entirely new processes and equipment for food products and future verticals beyond food. You’ll work end-to-end from early definition and equipment selection through build, pilot runs and stabilisation, partnering closely with engineers, operators and scientists across equipment procurement, hands-on setup and commissioning, troubleshooting (process + hardware), and continuous improvement through transfer into production.
You don’t need to be a bioprocessing expert, strong engineering fundamentals, adaptability and first-principles thinking matter most.
Your Experience+
- An Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience commissioning and optimising process equipment and workflows in pilot or production environments.
- Knowledge of Food HACCP plans or Quality Management Systems (ISO9001, ISO13485, or similar)
- Flexibility to carry out shift or weekend work if required
- Most comfortable solving problems where they happen - hands-on, on the factory floor, working directly with equipment and operators.
- Ability to work effectively within a close-knit team and diverse cross-functional environment
Nice to have industry experience in: brewing, fermentation, bioreactor operation, dairy, industrial scale-up, water, separation technology, fluid transfer, automotive, or similar.
- An Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience commissioning and optimising process equipment and workflows in pilot or production environments.
- Knowledge of Food HACCP plans or Quality Management Systems (ISO9001, ISO13485, or similar)
- Flexibility to carry out shift or weekend work if required
- Most comfortable solving problems where they happen - hands-on, on the factory floor, working directly with equipment and operators.
- Ability to work effectively within a close-knit team and diverse cross-functional environment
Nice to have industry experience in: brewing, fermentation, bioreactor operation, dairy, industrial scale-up, water, separation technology, fluid transfer, automotive, or similar.
What you'll do+
Bring new processes to life
- Take new processes from early concept through pilot and into production-ready deployment
- Turn ambiguous requirements into practical plans, equipment needs, and ways of working
Build + commission equipment
- Specify, source and procure fit-for-purpose equipment (prioritising off-the-shelf and reusing assets where possible)
- Support the hands-on build, setup and commissioning of pilot systems and prototype lines
Troubleshoot + improve
- Troubleshoot issues across process + hardware (mechanical, fluid handling, automation/controls)
- Drive continuous improvement across reliability, cost, throughput and product quality
Support operations
- Create fit-for-purpose SOPs and documentation to support pilot runs and production transfer
- Partner with production teams to support ramp-up, training, and smooth handover into stable ops
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians
Bring new processes to life
- Take new processes from early concept through pilot and into production-ready deployment
- Turn ambiguous requirements into practical plans, equipment needs, and ways of working
Build + commission equipment
- Specify, source and procure fit-for-purpose equipment (prioritising off-the-shelf and reusing assets where possible)
- Support the hands-on build, setup and commissioning of pilot systems and prototype lines
Troubleshoot + improve
- Troubleshoot issues across process + hardware (mechanical, fluid handling, automation/controls)
- Drive continuous improvement across reliability, cost, throughput and product quality
Support operations
- Create fit-for-purpose SOPs and documentation to support pilot runs and production transfer
- Partner with production teams to support ramp-up, training, and smooth handover into stable ops
- Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians
Success is+
- First month: You will embed within the New Product Introduction team to gain a detailed understanding of our end-to-end processes and pilot/demo facilities. You’ll quickly build context around company-wide technology and process development goals and begin proposing technically sound approaches to support them.
- First three months: You will partner closely with technology and manufacturing teams, taking clear technical ownership of one or more process development and scale-up initiatives within NPI. Through this ownership, you will deliver high-impact improvements that directly advance Vow toward its strategic and operational goals.
- First year: You will have taken multiple new processes from concept through pilot and into repeatable factory execution. You’ll have commissioned and stabilised key equipment, solved high-impact on-the-floor problems, and helped the team run new processes with confidence through strong documentation, training and continuous improvement.
- First month: You will embed within the New Product Introduction team to gain a detailed understanding of our end-to-end processes and pilot/demo facilities. You’ll quickly build context around company-wide technology and process development goals and begin proposing technically sound approaches to support them.
- First three months: You will partner closely with technology and manufacturing teams, taking clear technical ownership of one or more process development and scale-up initiatives within NPI. Through this ownership, you will deliver high-impact improvements that directly advance Vow toward its strategic and operational goals.
- First year: You will have taken multiple new processes from concept through pilot and into repeatable factory execution. You’ll have commissioned and stabilised key equipment, solved high-impact on-the-floor problems, and helped the team run new processes with confidence through strong documentation, training and continuous improvement.
A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Learn from the best
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Cutting-edge technology
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
Backed by the best
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
Perks &
Perks
Perks &
Perks
Everyone is an owner
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
Generous paid parental leave
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
Generous relocation budget & support
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
Flexible working hours and location
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
Unlimited personal leave
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Converted warehouse 'campus'
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
A variety of social clubs
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
Human and dog friendly office
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.