Cellulose Process Engineer (m|w|d), for working on the unique textile recycling process

Cellulose Process Engineer (m|w|d), for working on the unique textile recycling process

About Worn Again: We will eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle. And you can be a part of it!

Challenge: Millions of tons of textiles are dumped in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every year. Despite huge demand for recycled clothing, currently, less than 1% of used textiles are recycled back into fibres.

Solution: Our cutting-edge recycling technology can separate, clean and extract polyester and cotton from end-of-life textiles and produce Circular Polyester and Forest-friendly Cellulose. Information can be found at #Worn Again.

Role: Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovative textile recycling technology? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Worn Again is on the lookout for a skilled Cellulose Process Engineer. Your primary focus will be to lead the process development and engineering, alongside the construction of our new Accelerator plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. After the successful commissioning & operation of the Accelerator, the role will be central to further process development and scale-up of the process to commercial scale.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering and process development of a state of the art Wet-Dope-Spinning-Process for cellulosic fibres.
• Lead and manage engineering and development of processes to generate cellulosic precipitate.
• Oversee equipment manufacturing, installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Scale the process from laboratory to industrial production in cooperation with Lab team.
• Ensure timely and on budget execution of projects.
• Drive the scale-up of chemical recycling processes to commercial levels.

Profile: You should enjoy working in an international, dynamic team and have a flexible, creative and collaborative approach to problem solving. You look forward to independently planning, organising and executing projects on time and on budget. You should bring the appropriate skillset:

• Master’s degree in chemical or Process Engineering or comparable.
• Experience in wet spinning fibre processes e.g., viscose, lyocell, modal.
• 5+ years of experience in a process engineering position.
• Operational experience within chemical, oil and gas or polymer processing industries.
• Ability to work with process simulation and fluid mechanics software, e.g. Pro-II.
• Fluent English and possible German language skills.
• Experience in Switzerland is a plus.
• Willing to travel (up to 20%) for needed trails within the EU, UK and Switzerland.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and flat hierarchies with concise decision-making paths.
• Be part of the revolutionary change in textile recycling.
• Competitive salary package and stock options.

Working time: 100% position; A work permit in Switzerland is required for this position.

Start date and location: ASAP in Winterthur.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the world of sustainable technology and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling journey with Worn Again.

Information and application to: jobs@wornagain.co.uk

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Textile Manufacturing