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Rement GmbH

VP or Head of Engineering (m/w/d)

Job vacancy: From now on
Permanent position
Permanent position
Karlsruhe city, Karlsruhe region
Entry from the 20.04.2026
Position number 119984

Description

About Rement

Our Deep-Tech Startup Rement is re-engineering concrete waste to enable a circular construction industry. We develop concrete upcycling plants that turn concrete waste and CO₂ into high-quality, sustainable materials—creating real economic and environmental impact.

Your Mission

As VP or Head of Engineering, you will scale our technology from pilot to our first commercial FOAK (first-of-a-kind) plant.
You act as the right hand to the CTO and join the leadership team alongside CEO and COO. Your role is to translate R&D into industrial reality—owning the path from lab to large-scale deployment.

What You Will Do

Scale-up & Deployment

·       Lead the development of our first industrial plant from pilot to commercial scale
·       Define process design packages, drive equipment specification, and ensure engineering readiness
·       Manage interfaces with EPC/engineering partners and support permitting processes

Engineering Leadership

·       Shape and execute Rement’s engineering and scale-up strategy together with the CTO
·       Build and lead our future engineering organization (scale-up team starting 2026–2027)

R&D & Technology Translation

·       Align R&D activities with business and engineering goals
·       Translate scientific insights into process, product, and scale-up decisions
·       Structure and steer the R&D portfolio toward industrial impact

External Collaboration & Market Readiness

·       Build partnerships with universities, industrial partners, and customers
·       Drive material validation, certification, and compliance (e.g., EN/DIN standards)

What We Are Looking For

·       Degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering (or similar)
·       8+ years of engineering experience, ideally in plant engineering or industrial environments
·       3+ years of leadership experience
·       Proven track record in scaling technologies (pilot → industrial / FOAK)
·       Availability from Q3 2026

Plus:

·       Experience in construction materials, cement, or material science
·       Exposure to climate tech, CO₂ utilization, or circular economy

You bring:

·       Strong ability to turn complex science into practical engineering solutions
·       Excellent communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
·       Hands-on, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for climate impact

Your skills

Field of study preferred
  • Engineering sciences
    • Civil engineering
    Chemical & process engineering
    Electrical engineering & information technologies
    Mechanical engineering
    Material sciences & engineering
    Mechatronics & information technologies
    Mechanical Engineering
    Energy Engineering and Management
    Technology and Management in Construction
    Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
    Mechatronics and Information Technology
  • Natural sciences and Technology
    • Chemistry
Favored career stage
  • Job experience > 2 years
German language level
GER A1

This is what the workplace looks like.

Sector
  • Engineering, development & construction design
Working time model
Full-time
Workplace
Open-Plan Office (5+ People)
Home office
Partial Home Office
Individual/Team work
Teamwork and/or Customer Contact
Language at workplace
German and english
Public transport access
Yes

Company information

Type of company
Startup
Industry branch
  • Plant & machine building
Sustainability & Social issues
CO2-Speicherung, Recycling

How to apply

Contact

Mr. Robert Schleinhege
Rement GmbH
Rintheimer Str. 23
76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
Tel: 017682542429
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Company address

Rement GmbH
Rintheimer Str. 23
76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
Telefon: 017682542429