Web Handling/Film Converting Expert

Job Summary

WindBorne Systems is seeking a Web Handling/Film Converting Expert to help scale our balloon manufacturing process. This role combines industrial manufacturing expertise with startup innovation to design and optimize systems for producing ultra-lightweight balloons.

About the Role

WindBorne Systems designs, manufactures, and operates a global constellation of smart weather balloons to generate unprecedented weather intelligence. Our mission is to eliminate weather uncertainty and help humanity adapt to climate change. We are a startup backed by top-tier investors and founded by Stanford engineers named Forbes 30 under 30.

Responsibilities

• Design and own a system to help scale our balloon manufacturing process by 100x
• Work with the CTO and R&D Engineers to make our balloons both more performant and more manufacturable
• Identify manufacturing issues and design and implement solutions
• Interface with technicians to teach new procedures and tools

Requirements

• Years of experience designing web handling and/or film converting machines
• Desire to join a fast-paced startup
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD and 3D modeling (SolidWorks)
• Experience working with outside manufacturers and suppliers
• A solid understanding of physics
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering field such as Mechanical Engineering
• Basic proficiency with the Linux operating systems
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools like 3D printing, laser cutting

Qualifications

• Contacts in the plastics manufacturing industry

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Stock Option Plan
• Office food and beverages

Pay

$70,000 - $150,000

Schedule

In person required