Job Description

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiatic, driven, technically-minded professional who will help to drive OnlyCat to capture the market for AI cat flaps with prey detection.

OnlyCat started out of a home prototype. Around 2-years ago, we decided to commit the time and effort to develop OnlyCat into a high-tech, high-quality consumer product. In October 2022 we launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo; which as of now has raised in excess of $250k in preorders, equating to ~550 cat flaps. Our cat flap is the best in its class (and in the world), and we are looking for someone who can help develop OnlyCat into a thriving business.

This is a unique opportunity to get involved at an early stage, with the possibility of becoming an integral and vital part of a business, being instrumental to its future success, with the potential of establishing and managing a team as the company scales.

The ideal partner is someone who can support in a wide variety of tasks, potentially including:

assembly and production of OnlyCat.

manufacturing supply chain establishment.

distribution supply chain establishment.

liaising with pre-order backers and providing customer support.

We are ideally looking for a candidate who will be working alongside the two founders and two full-time employees in the following areas:

Product assembly. This will be an important stepping stone to automating production; involving analysing the design and assembly procedure for potential improvements for volume production and quality control.

Develop and maintain positive customer and community support. An important part of operations will include learning the functionality of the product and supporting backers/customers with a variety of questions: from technical through to deliveries. In addition, it is envisaged that the team member will support with elaboration of installation manuals and user guides.

Qualifications:

Whilst not strictly necessary a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical, electronics, mechatronics, embedded systems, product engineering, or equivalent industry experience would be advantageous.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients, the OnlyCat community, the team, as well as logistics, manufacturing and distribution partners.

As one of the first salaried member of the team, you will play a vital role in the success of our organisation. Your leadership skills will be essential the establishment of a team and ensuring the delivery of high-tech, high-quality products. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for engineering and business, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: 16,000.00-24,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

Company events Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Ability to Commute:

Cramlington (required)
Ability to Relocate:

Cramlington: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: OnlyCat - Product Assembly Engineer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 24,500.00-27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Product Assembly Engineer/Technician