Copy of Senior R&D Technician, Hard Product Innovation

About Flamingo

Flamingo is an award-winning body, hair, and care brand delivering high-performance, thoughtfully designed products at an accessible price. Since launching in 2018, we've become the #3 player in women's shave in the U.S. and expanded our assortment to offer products for every routine: razors, wax steps for face and body, shave gel, and body lotion. Our products and campaigns have been covered by Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, and InStyle, and we've won major beauty accolades from Allure  and Essence. With a mission to empower women, Flamingo is committed to partnering with nonprofit partners working to help women and girls build healthy relationships with their bodies and has helped connect over 200K people to quality mental health and wellbeing resources. 

Flamingo is part of Mammoth Brands, the modern CPG company behind category-leading brands Harry's, Flamingo, Lume, and Mando. Driven by a mission to "Create Things People Like More,"  the company is creating a new model—and home—for brands, founders, and talent looking to solve unmet needs, improve peoples' lives and ultimately change the status quo. Even as we grow, we take extra care to maintain the small, scrappy, entrepreneurial culture that helped to get us where we are today: a company that people like more, that better serves its customers, employees, and community. Mammoth Brands is committed to making a positive impact and donated over $20 million through our network of nonprofit partners to date. 

About the team

Are you a product enthusiast who loves making cool stuff? R&D is at the heart of product creation for our global Harry's and Flamingo brands. Join our team of passionate engineers, scientists, researchers, technicians, program managers, and more who are on a mission to create insightful, innovative products that fulfill the unmet, sometimes unspoken, needs of our customers. Within R&D, the Hard Products team is the engine behind our shaving business, developing razors, handles, and accessories; anything made from metal or plastic, in any product category. We start the process with customer-focused concept development and take ideas through design, engineering, prototyping, technical testing, user testing, demonstration, and validation, eventually bringing products like our new Harry's Plus razor to market.

About the role

Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for innovation? We're seeking an R&D Technician to join our Hard Product Innovation team. In this hands-on role, you'll play a vital part in the development and testing of our next-generation products and technologies. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong technical skills, an inquisitive mindset, and a commitment to producing high-quality results in the laboratory.

What you will accomplish

• Laboratory Operations & Testing: Operate and maintain a variety of lab equipment to perform critical tests on materials, components, assemblies, and products. Accurately record and report test data with basic analyses.
• Prototyping & Assembly: Assemble and inspect prototypes. Support the design and fabrication of custom fixtures to aid in measurement, inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Lab Management: Ensure a safe, clean, and organized lab environment. Manage the inventory of lab tools and supplies. Coordinate regular maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support product development and consumer testing.
• Logistics: Coordinate the shipping and receiving of lab materials and products.

This should describe you

• A degree or certification in a relevant technical field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering Technology, Material Science, etc.) or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in a laboratory or R&D setting, with a strong emphasis on adhering to safety protocols.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining lab equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD software (like SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Creative, analytical, dynamic, and operates with flexibility
• Self-starter; you own your work
• Drives tasks and actions to closure
• Are familiar with measurement and inspection equipment and tools; mechanical, fluid, thermal, and environmental testing 

Here's who you'll work with

• Reporting to the Head of the Hard Product Innovation team
• You'll be a team member of the Hard Product Innovation team
• You will work cross-functionally with Product Design Engineering and Quality. 

This is a role supporting brands Harry's, Flamingo, Lume, Mando

The Mammoth Brands working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday.  Can't forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands 
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years 
• 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands

We can't quantify all of the intangible things we think you'll love about working at Mammoth Brands, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you'll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $111,200-$140,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate's location, skill level and experience.  

Mammoth Brands is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.

Mammoth Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, arrest/conviction record, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, credit history immigration status, unemployment status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Mammoth Brands' commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.