R&D Engineer – Sheet Metal Forming (Drinks cans)

About DeepFormDeepForm Ltd is a University of Cambridge spin-out, founded in 2022, with patented sheet metal pressing technology that cuts waste, cost and embodied CO₂ in high-volume manufacturing. By reimagining press tooling, we make the same components from far less material.We've secured external investment and formed a strategic alliance with well-known automotive and fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers, and we're now delivering major industrial projects. It's a great time to join us at an early stage in our mission to reduce waste and emissions in manufacturing.The roleYou'll join our Cambridge team and take the lead on developing our press forming technology for global fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers. You'll explore new configurations and applications of our patented technology, design and test press tools that maximise material use, develop your ideas in AutoForm simulations, and prove them out on our lab-scale demonstrator and industrial-scale tools.You'll also work with the wider team to support new and existing R&D projects, designing press tools and processes with DeepForm technology and helping solve problems across other projects.Essential requirement:A Mechanical Engineering degree, or an Engineering Apprenticeship to level 6/7 (or equivalent), plus at least two years' experience in manufacturing or a related industry. A Master's or a PhD degree is a plus.