Fibre Formulation Manager

Do you want to make a positive global environmental impact and contribute to achieving our growth ambitions?

Spinnova is on a mission to transform the raw material base of the global textile ecosystem with its technology. Spinnova innovates and engineers the most sustainable textile fibre in the world, and does this for the benefit of the planet, because that is what matters most.

We are looking for a Fibre Formulation Manager in a permanent position to help us achieve our mission. The person we are seeking shares our passion for sustainability and is excited about being part of a company that has the potential to transform the raw material base of the entire global textile industry for the better.

Our headquarters and production facilities are located in Jyväskylä, where this position is also located.

Position

You will lead the fibre formulation development work for cellulose-based wood pulp or other alternative feedstock suitable for Spinnova's technology. You will work in the fibre development team, which develops sustainable fibres made from various raw materials using Spinnova's technology. We develop future fibre products for different end applications and engineer the long-term application possibilities for sustainable SPINNOVA® fibre.

A significant part of your daily work is collaborating with the lab and pilot teams to conduct formulation trials and recipe development. This includes collaborating closely with the cross-functional teams and testing the fibre product in textile end applications.  

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for scaling the required formulation recipe from the pilot to the factory level by utilising extensive R&D facilities at Spinnova.

• Responsible for developing the long-term robust formulation work for cellulosic and non-cellulosic raw materials while keeping the Spinnova sustainability aspects intact.

• Conducting laboratory experiments to evaluate new recipes and formulations.

• Establishing guidelines and criteria for accepting and testing chemical raw materials and developing fibre quantification methods.

• Responsible for specifications for new and/or reformulated fibre products.

• Managing the quality validation process.

• Planning and controlling the development work and processes to meet agreed targets.

• Organise, schedule, and execute projects following company priorities.

• Responsible for creating new features for novel SPINNOVA® fibre.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in cellulose or polymer chemistry, fibre and material science or related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in cellulose formulation chemistry, experience in both R&D and industrial scale.

• Experience in MMCF processing from the lab and on an industrial scale.

• Knowledge and understanding of the following fields will be beneficial: work experience from the fibre process and manufacturing industry or the pulp or textile fibre industry.

• Experience in chemistry lab work and analytics and fibre rheology.

• Excellent oral and written communication in English, Finnish language is a benefit.

• Leadership and project management skills.

We offer

We offer you meaningful work in the core of Spinnova. In this position, you'll work with a talented team of top professionals and have the whole organisation of people supporting you to succeed in your work. You'll be able to work with innovation that will change the world, and in your role at Spinnova, you can significantly impact the company's success story. As Spinnova is a growing company, you will have the opportunity to grow with the company and maximise your potential. 

Given the nature of the work, the position primarily requires on-site presence, though a hybrid work setup is also an option.

Additional Information

For more information about the position, please contact Paula Valonen, Product Director, at +358 50 378 5804 or paula.valonen@spinnova.fi. Paula will be expecting your call on Friday 13.9.2024 at 1-2 PM, Monday 16.9.2024 at 1-2 PM, Friday 20.9.2024 at 9-10 AM, Monday 23.9.2024 at 2-3 PM (EEST).

If this sounds like something you are looking for, apply by the 29th of September 2024 at the latest.