Job opportunity

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• You will work alongside internal and external partners to initiate, plan & execute projects for the development & optimization of process steps
• You will play a significant role in transferring project results to the commercial scale
• You will plan the supervision & evaluation of pilot & commercial trials
• You will manage the interfaces with multiple departments, including R&D infrastructure, Product Development, Quality, Legal, Business Management and Technical Customer Service
• You will initiate & draft product, process & technology patents
• You will execute literature and patent research

Our expectations for this exciting role

• You hold an academic degree (University, FH) in (Chemical) Engineering; a natural science discipline; or Textile/Nonwoven Engineering
• You have experience in the troubleshooting & optimization of lyocell processes; experience in nonwovens production and/or a background in sustainability-related topics would be advantageous
• You are experienced in cross-functional working, and you have a mechanical aptitude for design changes & modifications
• You have a problem-solving mindset, exceptional analytical skills, equipment vendor management skills, and strong computer skills
• Project management skills & experience are beneficial; and Six Sigma, DOE and SPC experience would be a definite advantage
• You are a self-motivated self-starter with good communication skills and a willingness to travel

Our benefits

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days
• In-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic-certified warm meals focussing on regional products
• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more
• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad
• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter