Engineering Manager (f/m/d)
Why We’re Different?
We’ve developed a breakthrough hydrolizer for acid/base regeneration, enabling scalable CO₂ capture. With partners like Frontier Climate, Stripe, and Shopify, we’re on track to make a global impact.
Our Project Dawn is our flagship initiative, setting the foundation to scale our technology and remove millions of tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere. We're one of the only seven DAC companies with a proven offtake agreement. Phlair is poised to become a technology leader, leveraging renewable energy and low-cost DAC to provide clean energy solutions that go beyond carbon removal.
Is this a fit for me?
We're building for the 3-5% who are energized by winning and thrive under pressure. Our pace demands people who see excellence as non-negotiable and execution as everything. If you need extensive structure or prefer playing it safe, we're probably not the right fit.
Your Mission at Phlair
Act as the technical bridge between R&D, external EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) partners, vendors, investors, and other stakeholders (e.g. providing technical support for due diligence activities).
Deliver and manage consistent and concise technical requirements informed from internal R&D and pilot operations into engineering for the Demo and Commercial plants to meet techno-economical performance KPIs
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, EPC, and vendor teams to meet schedule, cost, safety, and performance targets.
Translate pilot learnings into scalable, modular commercial plant designs and execution standards.
Establish strong project structures: Increase documentation quality, establish effective technical reviews, set up schedules, milestones, risk mitigation strategies.
What You Bring to the Team
Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
~3–10 years of experience in industrial/EPC/process plant projects (energy, chemical, gas, climate tech, or similar).
Proven exposure to full project lifecycles (From FEED to commissioning), ideally from an Owner(-Operator) perspective.
Strong ability to read and review PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and technical deliverables.
Experience with engineering & construction scheduling, procurement support, and technical bid evaluation.
Familiarity with risk and safety reviews (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA, model and constructability reviews).
Experience coordinating suppliers, EPC partners, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Professional English required; German is a plus.
Essential Traits
Extreme ownership of timelines and results; delivery-first mindset.
Highly structured and detail-driven while keeping a system-level overview.
Direct, clear communicator who sets priorities and creates accountability.
Strong problem-solver who enjoys tackling uncertainty in a technology scale-up.
Proactive, hands-on, and energized by fast-paced startup execution environments.
Team driver who motivates others and pushes for high standards and productivity.
How we work at Phlair
Onsite & Collaborative: Our offices in Ismaning, Germany, house our pilot plant, where we work physically on our product every day. The team collaborates closely in the office, five days a week.
What We Offer?
Competitive salary and stock options to share in the company’s success
30 vacation days, including 2 days of recreational leave
Public transport pass for all of Germany
Relocation support to help you settle into Munich
Fitness and wellness benefits to keep you at your best
Fresh team lunches, prepared by our amazing chef, Amelie
Learn more about Phlair
Not ticking every box? No problem. We value potential and are open to considering a combination of education and experience instead of strictly following the listed requirements. If you believe you're a good fit for the role, even if your background differs slightly, please feel free to explain and highlight your key spikes in your career in your application.
We are committed to build a high-performing team where people feel a strong sense of care, can be their selves, and are able to reach their full potential. If there’s anything we can do to make our hiring process more accessible or to better support you, please let us know, we’re happy to accommodate.