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

Karlsruhe (on-site or hybrid) | Full-time

About Rement

At Rement, we are 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. We are a mission-driven team that thinks big, moves fast, and builds with purpose—working to make sustainable construction the default at scale.

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

What Rement offers

· A Senior Leadership role with high stragic impact, with potential to grow into a C-level position

· High ownership and freedom to shape engineering direction and partnerships

· Opportunity to bring a breakthrough climate technology to industrial scale

· Fast-paced environment with real responsibility and execution speed

· Strong network across industry and leading research institutions

· Access to modern lab and technical infrastructure

· Support for conferences, publications, and thought leadership

· Competitive salary + equity participation

· 30 days vacation and flexible, trust-based culture

· A mission-driven team building solutions for one of the world’s largest CO₂ challenges

Ready to Build the Future of Circular Construction?

Apply via jobs@rement.tech and join us in turning concrete waste into the foundation of a sustainable future.