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

KIT-Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Forschung

Karlsruhe

Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
71.000 € – 120.000 € (von XING geschätzt)
Hybrid
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Über diesen Job

Rement GmbH

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

Job vacancy: From now on

Permanent position

Karlsruhe city, Karlsruhe region

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

Gehalts-Prognose

Unternehmens-Details

KIT-Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Forschung

Karlsruhe, Deutschland

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