Mechanical Engineer

Do you want to work in an international and challenging environment where no two days are the same? At Arktura our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers, and artists. We are a rapidly growing company with international projects at locations such as Adidas HQ Tokyo, Nike Pavilion in Dubai, Loreal Paris, Tesla Los Angeles, and Microsoft Flagship Store in London.

The Mechanical Engineer is a key team lead who knows how to translate design intent into reality and has a passion for making things. You will be working with designers, engineers, and architects to optimize the design of products in development based on manufacturing strengths and constraints. You will ensure manufacturability and conduct research and development of cutting-edge fabrication methodologies to fully utilize each machine's potential.

Your responsibilities in this job
· Work with designers and production team members to develop systems and products compromised of sheet metal, recycled plastic, and novel materials
· Collaborate with product designers to fully optimize product performance and fabrication
· Create highly detailed 3d models, production files, bill of materials, and fabrication documents
· Developing prototypes and mockups
· Programming the CNC machinery
· Research to source hardware, tooling, and materials.

You’re hired if you have
· A finished HBO/bachelor's degree related to mechanical or industrial engineering;
· You've been working with CAD software such as solid works, AutoCAD, or fusion360 for 3+ years;
· You have experience designing for a manufacturing environment and familiarity with CNC machinery;
· Knowledge and experience in architecture or design industries is a big plus;
· Knowledge and experience with CNC programming or other programming languages (python, grasshopper, or visual basic) is a big plus;
· Given the size and growth of Arktura we expect you to be hands-on and that you really like the idea of building something together.

What we have to offer
· An international place where creativity is embraced
· A scale-up environment, we are here to grow and stay
· A package that allows you to grow with, and benefit from the growth of our company

Practical requirements to add
· Candidate must be based in Amsterdam or have the possibility to relocate to Amsterdam.
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English, any other language is a plus

At NOWN, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge, and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do — whether it’s exploring new ways to unite form and function, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers, and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, and now, we're proud to announce that we are bridging the gap between the North America and Europe.