📱 About Mous

We are Mous. (Pronounced mouse, not moose.) People deserve tech and lifestyle
products that are fit for purpose, perform as promised and empower them to be their
best. That's why we're building the go-to brand focused squarely on delivering just
that.

We have consistently built our in-house expertise and spent millions in research and development on our relentless pursuit to making the best products possible.

Over the past 10 years we have focused on pushing the performance of products
and creating engaging content to guide millions of customers to high quality
Mous products rather than making cheap products for Amazons algorithm. All
with the aspiration that we can raise the standards of the industry and provide
people with better products.

We're creating products that empower people to be their best, whether they're on a wild adventure or commuting through the city. No matter what your everyday life looks like you can trust our products to remove frustrations, expand your experiences and help you to live without limits.

👨‍💻 About the Role

We're excited to announce an opportunity for a Mechanical Process Engineer (Phone Cases) to be a part of our expanding team in the China! As we grow both steadily and swiftly, you will be a key player in the design and development of our phone cases, with a strong focus on product design and reliability integration. This role requires a technically proficient individual who can lead the development of a high-performance structures, ensuring they meet rigorous testing requirements and industry standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including external partners, to optimize the design process and ensure our products remain at the forefront of the market.

Please note that this role will be situated at our office in China, working on-site from Monday-Friday. The normal working hours will be 9am – 6:30pm.

👋 About You 

As an MPE at Mous, you'll work collaboratively with our New Product Development (NPD) team, Engineering team, Quality team, and Production team. You will report directly to Colin, our Lead MPE. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to contribute to a fast-paced environment, playing a crucial role in driving our projects to successful completion with precision and efficiency. 

🔑Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a design solution to mitigate risk through the DFM analysis process.
  
• Lead the product development process, be able to manage all enquiries and issues with limited input from line manager.
  
• Lead development projects regarding process, material, and design improvements within our product range.
  
• Provide solid suggestions based on product requirements.
  
• Work proactively to resolve the issues with limited input from the leader.
  
• Optimize development processes with vendors, ensure the quickest timelines for TF, through supporting vendors with process parameters and operational controls.
  

✔️How will success be measured?

• Average PI ratio reduction YoY
  
• Agreed project milestone vs actuals.
  
• Implementation of KPI to measure “Lead time of solving critical issues”
  
• Continuous improvement YOY.
  

🤓Skills requirements:

• Experience with phone case design and development or consumer electronic products background.
  
• Understanding product design, tooling technologies, material types and processes for Phone case.
  
• Good knowledge of engineering plastics and molding techniques (PC, TPU, TPE, ABS, PA66). Familiarity with metals (stamping and die-casting) would be a plus.
  
• Familiar with the post process would be a big plus (silk-screen, UV coating, PU coating, assembly, etc.)
  
• Knowledge of DFX in terms of feasibility, quality, post process (printing, coating, assembly etc.) and cost. Be able to do the evaluation innovatively based on product requirements.
  
• Understanding testing standards. Be able to lead the testing jig design, carry out the crucial testing and fix the failure model.
  
• Be able to & verify the assemble jigs and process.
  
• Experienced with quality control (FAI, SPC, CPK). Be able to collect the data and do the analysis throughout the MP to reduce the variation.
  
• Rich experience in troubleshooting and communication with technicians.
  
• Understanding of the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
  
• Experience with SolidWorks for design and simulation.
  

Soft skills:


• Effective communication skills and self-motivation.
  
• Fluent in English.
  
• Strong teamwork with the ability to upskill his colleagues
  
• Confident to lead a function and get results once aligned with line manager
  

🎉🎉 About Our Offer

We work fully on-site in our custom Dongguan office so that we can retain the collaborative and vibrant Mous culture that people love. Here's some more information about working at Mous:

• Long-Term Benefits:

Loyalty and commitment are greatly valued at Mous. We reward this with one month of paid leave after 5 years of service, as a token of our appreciation for your dedication.

• Competitive Compensation:

We offer a competitive starting salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring to Mous.

• Dynamic Work Culture:

Mous has fun yet focused work culture. Join a team of friendly professionals committed to fostering a high-performance, data-driven environment. Here, innovation thrives, and teamwork is paramount.

• Growth and Development Opportunities:

At Mous, we encourage you to dream big, work diligently, and actively make things happen. We support radical growth and development through new experiences, fostering an environment where innovative thinking is the norm.

• Professional Development Perks:

Professional growth is a priority at Mous. We run regular 'Mousterclasses' where teams share their expertise across the business.

• Seamless Remote Collaboration:

Working with Mous means you're an integral part of the team, no matter where in the world you are. We've streamlined communication between our global teams for efficient collaboration, ensuring you're a key participant in weekly company-wide meetings and virtual social activities (Pictionary, anyone?!).

🐭 About Our Values
We have established 3 core values, which inform and enhance the way we work. We expect anyone joining the business to embrace these values as essential parts of Mous life, and we’re looking for people who will build upon them in fresh and inspiring ways.

• Get Results

By comprehending our business plan, each person can ensure that they are taking accountability for their contribution towards it. We value strategic prioritisation, ensuring that everyone is enabled to deliver their best work. We also champion traits such as innovation, grit and resilience – we think differently and aren’t afraid to fail.

• Work Together

We value collaboration highly, recognising that there’s a lot to be learned from each other, and are always prepared to listen. We encourage regular peer feedback, readily praising great work as well as challenging one another candidly. We like to celebrate what makes us both unique and united, committing to regular IDEA initiatives and finding opportunities to support our local communities.

• Enjoy The Ride

We invite everyone at Mous to grab new opportunities and find ways to make each role their own. Things can change fast in an unpredictable industry like ours, so we always want to stay agile. And of course we don’t just work hard – we also like to let our hair down and enjoy the more social aspects of being part of our brilliant team!

🌈 About Our Commitment
Mous is an equal opportunity employer, and as a brand, we value authenticity and integrity. We strive to be different and know that if we are to create the most innovative products and deliver the best customer experience, we need to build a diverse team of individuals who can bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. No matter your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or physical ability, at Mous, your individuality is celebrated.
As a D2C business and heavy user of plastics, we understand (and take very seriously) our responsibility to the planet. To stay true to our word, we've placed "Planet" firmly in our key business objectives and have formed a dedicated team, alongside our cofounders, to build an ESG plan we're proud of. Ultimately, we want to create a better world through our actions and we're doing so across our products, how we transport from A to B, and socially.