Process Engineer / Textile Waste

Hybrid
Full-time

Process Engineer / Textile Waste

Hybrid
Full-time
We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer to take full ownership of the end-to-end plan and design of our first microfactory. In this role, you will be working closely with the best experts in the field, (experts with a worldwide reputation) and with the founders as well as build relationships with external experts and services. You will have a great impact on the business and the textile industry.

WHO WE ARE

We’re an international team based in Israel, Europe, and the United States—designers, engineers, chemists, marketers, business innovators, and administrators. Despite our diverse backgrounds, we’re united by a shared mission: creating a circular solution to the growing problem of textile waste. We bring our collective passion, expertise, and creativity to turn this vision into reality.

If you’re inspired by our mission, explore our current job openings below.

WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES ARE WAITING FOR YOU

1. Design and produce the flow to scale up 3 products made of textile waste (Re-Nano, Re-Thanol, Re-SanPulp
2. Design the end-to-end Microfactory: you will own the responsibility to design the floor plans for the microfactory demo plant and its execution.
3. Understand profoundly the full process of biomaterials/materials/chemistry processing technology of each product.
4. Analyze, interpret data, and be able to propose hypotheses as explanations of phenomena, and design experimental studies to test (disprove) these hypotheses.
5. Lead and collaborate with others to solve complex problems, explain difficult issues, and build collaboration across the team and internal stakeholders.
6. Conduct process engineering tests and reviews of the design of experiments
7. Research, evaluate, and recommend processing equipment, systems, or methods to develop new products including, where possible, automation, and optimization.
8. Responsible for the preparation of a floor plan for the microfactory demo plant
9. Work with the Founders and R&D team to shape and develop technology and engineering roadmaps.

WHO YOU SHOULD BE

A background in mechanical engineering is required, any other experience in textile production and manufacturing is a great advantage. Passion for sustainability, entrepreneurial drive with solving-problem mindset next to your dedication to the mission to solve the problem of textile waste will make you the best fit for this role.

In addition, the following experience will help you to be successful in the role:

1. Background in mechanical engineering is a must. Experience in biochemistry, physics and textile engineering is an advantage.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant industry specifically in scaling up novel processes and technologies (chemical, manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering).
3. Proven experience in design and implementation
4. Deep understanding of Design of Experiment and working with the relevant software.
5. Being on top of technology trends; constantly updated and having a learning drive
6. Knowledge and understanding of processes (enzymatic hydrolysis, Fermentation, Distillation, filtration system, Sanitation) are preferred.
7. Business understanding; demonstrated success working cross-functionally across engineering, marketing, and business development.
8. Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and methodologies.
9. You are fluent in English (German is an advantage).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Re-Fresh Global, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our co-founders within a friendly and collaborative culture. We’ll invest in your professional development and support you to reach your goals. You’ll be part of a small but growing team of passionate and talented people committed to building a sustainable future for our planet.
If you share our passion, and think you’d be a great addition to our team, we’d love to hear from you.

how you will work

We are open for a 3-4 days a week engagement, based on the mutual arrangement between us, contract-based at first, with options for full in-house employment. We work remotely with some team meetings in Berlin. The work includes travels (to visit labs, factories or partners) in Germany and abroad.
OFFICE BERLIN
REFNOW SMART-UP 

10781 Berlin
OFFICE BERLIN
REFNOW SMART-UP 

10781 Berlin

Contact us

Send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself, what you’d bring to Re-Fresh Global, and why you want to join our team.

Email address:

community@re-fresh.global

Phone number

+972 52 5458919

HQ Germany

Re-Fresh Global 
Winterfeldstraße 72 10781 Berlin

GET IN TOUCH

contact us

For all inquiries, please fill out the form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Email address:

community@re-fresh.global

HQ Germany

c/o B-Part Am Gleisdreieck Luckenwalder Str. 6b
10963 Berlin

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