Product Owner

Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!

ICOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company with game changing technology that delivers the lightest structures possible for aerospace and automotive, at a scale, rate and cost efficiency that far exceeds existing composite production processes.

We have ensured iCOMAT is made up of people with the drive and imagination to grow a business that will revolutionise the use of composite materials to enable the next generation of lightweight cars, planes and spacecraft.

We build and operate automated factories for composite materials, delivering components to Tier 1 and OEMs. The business has 3 main divisions that focus on the development of automated production machines, development of software design and production tools and lastly the operation of the factory.

Now working with >25 customers (multiple leading OEMs) and earlier this year we completed the largest ever Series A in composites manufacturing (link) to fuel a significant scale-up with growth plans that will see the business multiply in size over the next 2-3 years and expand operations into Europe and the US.

The business currently has facilities in Gloucester UK (Factory 1), Bristol UK (Hardware R&D Centre) and in Athens GR (Software R&D Centre).

As we scale and grow, we’re looking for talented individuals to help us continue driving this transformation. If you're ready to be part of a pioneering team that’s reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of technology, we want to hear from you!

We're seeking an experienced Product Owner to join our team and drive the

development of our composites manufacturing software suite. In this role, you'll be

the bridge between stakeholders, development teams, and end-users, ensuring our

product meets market needs and maintains its competitive edge.

What will you be doing?

• Own and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it's well-organised,
• prioritised, and aligned with business objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, features, and ideas,
• translating them into clear, actionable user stories
• Lead product refinement sessions, ensuring stories are well-defined,
• estimated, and ready for development
• Drive the product roadmap, balancing technical feasibility, business value,
• and resource constraints
• Communicate progress, blockers, and risks to stakeholders regularly and
• effectively
• Review and sign off on completed features, ensuring they meet acceptance criteria and quality standards
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with the development team

What do we need from you?

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management or product ownership of a real
• product with established Product Market Fit and traction.
• Strong track record of delivering complex software products
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple
• workstreams
• Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Scrum Product Owner certification

Nice to have

• Experience working in a startup environment
• Background in materials science or manufacturing engineering
• Knowledge of composites manufacturing processes and technologies
• Experience in manufacturing software, CAD/CAM, or related industrial applications

Why iCOMAT?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme, and employee stock options under our EMI Scheme.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
• Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch," iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
• Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now to learn more and join us on our exciting journey!