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Transform your leather expertise into sustainable innovation at a company revolutionising the materials industry!
Gen Phoenix is making material circularity possible at epic scale - rescuing over 10,000 tonnes of leather waste and creating premium sustainable materials trusted by global brands like Coach, Dr. Martens, and Daimler. Now we need a passionate leather technologist to help us push the boundaries of what's possible.
Your innovation playground:
* Develop cutting-edge tanning recipes to improve product performance in our lab and pilot plant
* Lead new product development projects for consumer markets from concept to full-scale manufacture
* Apply your wet end leather chemistry and finishing expertise to groundbreaking sustainable materials
* Work hands-on with formulation and application testing at the forefront of leather technology
* Collaborate with global brands on next-generation sustainable leather solutions
* Transfer innovative materials and processes into commercial production
You bring:
* 2–3 years’ experience in a tannery or with a leather chemical supplier
* Strong knowledge of wet end leather chemicals, processes, and/or leather coatings and finishes
* Bachelor's degree in Leather Technology, Materials Science, Textile Chemistry, or related field
* Familiarity with leather testing standards
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Project management abilities and collaborative mindset
* Experience with luxury leather goods or footwear (desirable)
Location: Peterborough, PE7 3HH, UK
Travel: Approximately 10% of working time
Ready to revolutionise sustainable leather technology and work with the world's leading brands?
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Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing, Research, and Product Management
Industries
* Textile Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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