Engineering Expert – Post-Processing Technology (Washing & Drying) - Hamburg

Job description

Your mission Own and drive the development of Zellerfeld’s post-processing systems – particularly washing and drying – as the company’s leading technical authority. This is not a people management role, but a deep technical one: hands-on, execution-oriented, and innovation-driven. The role requires combining years of engineering experience with the ability to build high-quality systems while supporting and challenging a growing team of younger engineers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead the design, prototyping, and implementation of next-generation washing and drying systems for 3D-printed footwear - Serve as the company's go-to expert for anything related to water treatment, washing machine technologies, and drying systems - Develop and implement reliable, scalable, and efficient processes to improve drying speed, energy usage, and cleaning effectiveness - Act as technical mentor and quality gatekeeper for a team of younger engineers – not managing them, but ensuring engineering excellence - Stay deeply hands-on: test, iterate, and refine prototypes and systems - Collaborate closely with production, hardware, and material teams to align system design with real-world constraints and op...