Role Summary
This is an office based position where you will collect and analyse product and material data from internal and external suppliers and work with departments to develop a comprehensive environmental documentation and certification process. This includes carrying out investigations into what materials are used within existing product ranges and new product development initiatives.
Job Description
· Supporting the product development team to ensure that products are designed in accordance with environmental legislation, regulations and standards while considering costs and quality
· Develop and support with the company’s research into what materials make up the structure of the products, liaising with external suppliers
· Prepare, schedule and conduct the investigations and reviews with suppliers
· Undertake product life cycle assessment for internal processes and products
· Supports environmental and sustainability initiatives with data gathering, analysis and produce evidence and documentation
· Contributes to achieving company’s sustainability goals by active participation in developing the data required
· Use data and analysis to identify opportunities for improvements and justify proposed recommendations
· Drafts and delivers reports to communicate sustainability initiatives highlighting their effectiveness and environmental impact
· Preparation of technical documentation and maintain a register of product data and documentation including technical files
· Working closely and collaboratively with all Product Teams including New Product Design, and the Tendering team
What you will need to be successful.
· At least two years of experience within the same or similar role.
· Degree educated with ideally an environmental/ sustainability degree.
· Highly competent in the use of MS Excel, Analysis Software and use of Environmental Calculations.
· Knowledge of sustainable development concept and frameworks and/or ISO standards
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent teamwork and teambuilding skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
The salary on offer is highly competitive as are the company benefits.
It is working within a forward-thinking manufacturing company where sustainability and environmentally conscious manufacturing is associated with producing methods for manufacturing new products from conceptual design to final deliver as well as to the end-of-life disposal with respect to environmental standards and requirements where feasibly possible.