Head of Manufacturing Engineering, Interstellar Lab
Biofarm manufacturer & operator
Open for applications
Biofarm manufacturer & operator
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To build a future full of life, on Earth and beyond.
Role
Who you are
- BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Material/Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing / industrial engineering
- Experience in a fast-path environment with tight deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in english
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
What the job involves
- As we are accelerating our growth with current deployment of a first BioPod factory, we are looking for highly motivated Lead Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering to lead industrialisation of our next-gen biofarming solutions
- As Lead Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering you will implement, develop, and optimize production methodologies for manufacturing and assembly of Biopods
- You will be responsible for optimizing product flow though the factory though process optimization and you will interface with design, test, and quality engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and implement continual improvement
- Lead DFMA in collaboration with VP Product and Lead Engineer
- Analyze and optimize production processes to maximize overall equipment effectiveness while ensuring safety
- Set targets and drive projects to meet those targets from the product conception phase to the production launch
- Implement lean manufacturing approach
- Develop and modify line layouts, key KPIs, such as quality, safety, rate, downtime, and manpower requirement
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by characterizing and optimizing processes
- Work cross-functionally with other teams to define, qualify and track new processes and all associated work instructions, equipment, tools, materials, and training
- Champion in the maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans
- Develop specifications to assist in process improvement, including assembly equipment, storage equipment, and standard and specialized line display equipment
Our take
Biofarming involves the farming of plants for biologically active ingredients, such as might be used in medicines or beauty products. The conventional approach to sourcing such materials often involves chemicals that harm the planet, so Interstellar Lab steps up to address this silent yet significant issue.
At the heart of Interstellar Lab's mission is the BioPod, a contraption that redefines cultivation practices by accelerating production cycles, enhancing the yield of bioactive compounds in the plants it grows. What sets the product apart is its potential for deployment beyond our planet, though for now the company's target is the beauty industry.
A place in the L’Oréal's Green Sciences Incubator programme marks a significant stride in the company's progress, and success in this venture could lead to L’Oréal adopting BioPods for its own production. It has raised a total funding of $10M over four rounds and enjoyed a grant from NASA in 2024. Interstellar Lab is creating a solid foundation for future growth, and there is every chance the company will play a pivotal role in reshaping the beauty industry's approach to ingredient sourcing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2024
$0.8m
GRANT
Mar 2022
$5m
SEED
Total funding: $6.8m
Company benefits
- Possibility for long-term incentives, such as company stock or stock options
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
Company HQ
Quartier de la Gare, Paris, France
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Leadership
Barbara Belvisi
(CEO & Founder)Co-founder of the community-based investment firm Hardware Club. Previously co-founded Elephants&Ventures where they served as the Managing Partner for 5 years.
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