Probably the least boring job you'll ever have.
At air up, we don't just make bottles. We unbore water with flavor by scent. It makes no sense until you try it, and once you do, there's no going back. Behind it all are teams pushing boundaries every day. Product bends taste and design in new directions. Marketing turns ideas into moments people talk about. Operations makes sure those moments reach hands everywhere.
Working here feels like stepping on stage: professionalism meets passion, curiosity meets courage. You'll experiment, fail fast, learn faster, and actually see your ideas come to life. It's refreshingly low politics and low ego. Just smart, driven people who lift each other up and make things happen. And whatever happens, it sure won't be boring.
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Welcome to air up.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate (Sr.) Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. If you thrive on innovation, problem-solving, and turning ideas into reality, this role is perfect for you As a (Sr.) Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping our product development, from research to final production, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
The perks? Full ownership in a dynamic, high-growth environment that values smart solutions and proactive decision-making. Sound like your next challenge? Let's connect
*** This role is located in Munich, Germany***
Your responsibilities
* Design and develop hardware products for consumer goods using SolidWorks.
* Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation, ensuring adherence to DFM and DFA principles.
* Conduct tolerance analysis, apply GD&T, and select appropriate materials for consumer products.
* Prototype, test, and validate designs using rapid prototyping techniques like 3D printing and more.
* Conduct FAI and bring products to market
* Take products from concept to mass production, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
This is you
* 5-9 years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in R&D for consumer goods.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* Proficiency in SolidWorks and experience with injection molding, blow molding, compression molding and silicone injection molding.
* Strong knowledge of DFM, DFA, GD&T, and material selection.
* Experience with PLM tools, prototyping, testing, and tooling design.
* Done some FAI's and quality testing
The benefits listed below are intended for full-time employees. For other employment types, including working students and minijobbers, benefits may differ based on the terms of their contract and applicable regulations.
But what's in for you?
30 days of vacation
discount on our products
employer-funded pension & location related insurances (may vary per country)
purpose built office in MUC
personal development
regular team events
start-up spirit
workation options (availability may differ by role)
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air up have developed an innovative and world-first drinking system. Through scent alone, the air up bottle brings flavour to simple tap water and can be enjoyed without any single-use plastic bottles, sugar, or additives. air up is a young, fast-growing company filled with ambitious and creative minds from various backgrounds.
air up is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an equal opportunity environment for all persons free of discriminatory behaviour. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.