.We're on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials.
How?
By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms.
Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future.
We're seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work.
MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees.
We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values: Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong.
Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary MycoWorks is seeking a Quality Testing Engineer responsible for conducting manufacturing and optimization tests, analyzing quality data, and implementing systematic process improvements.
This role focuses on quality assessment of produced goods, defining opportunities for process optimization (with an emphasis on lamination, coating, and embossing processes), and proposing enhancements to improve overall product quality.
By reviewing process settings, input materials, and characteristics of processed goods, the Quality Testing Engineer ensures that production meets the highest quality standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities: Design and execute specific tests on production equipment, analyzing results using statistical and quality improvement principles.
Support the product development team in performing regular quality evaluations and assessments on incoming raw materials and produced SKUs.
Prepare samples, coordinate testing plans with the lab, and interpret results to guide process decisions.
Monitor and manage quality KPIs across various in-house production processes.
Maintain a digital inventory of quality and testing data, ensuring data accuracy and providing regular updates to other company sites.
Organize required documentation and ensure timely reordering of machine supplies and materials.
Identify and address production delays or bottlenecks, adjusting schedules to meet deadlines.
Collaborate with other company sites and teams to optimize quality and productivity, with a focus on finishing processes at the Spanish site.
Review the performance of existing chemical providers and assist in onboarding new suppliers.
Analyze production trends, interpret statistics, and troubleshoot deviations from quality targets.
Evaluate and manage color consistency across production batches, ensuring alignment with product specifications and customer requirements.
Conduct daily meetings to track productivity and quality metrics