Mechanical Engineer in Production

About the role

Project Eaden is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to develop innovative mechanical systems for plant-based meat manufacturing. You will take operational responsibility for scaling production, designing custom equipment, and ensuring the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing processes in a fast-growing startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new food processing equipment.
• Analyze existing processes and equipment to design modifications that increase efficiency and safety.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Build and test mechanical prototypes and iterate designs based on production feedback.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and quality teams to resolve complex operational challenges.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including S.O.P.s, schematics, and process diagrams.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors to ensure project specifications are met.

Required skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Equipment Maintenance
• Reliability Engineering
• Troubleshooting
• CAD software
• Process modeling
• Root cause analysis
• Lean manufacturing
• German
• English

Nice to have

• Food industry applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field

About the Company

Project Eaden is a purpose-driven startup focused on transforming the food industry by creating sustainable, plant-based meat alternatives. The company is backed by world-class investors and is currently scaling operations from a pilot phase.