Sustainability Specialist (f/m/x)

ZEISS Gruppe; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZEISS Gruppe is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager to drive projects focused on circularity and sustainability in medical technology. The role involves designing and implementing solutions for product waste recycling and ensuring regulatory compliance while managing cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a Master's degree in engineering or life sciences and substantial R&D project management experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s in mechanical, industrial, chemical engineering or life sciences required.
• Minimum 2 years R&D project management experience.
• Business fluent in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Lead sustainability projects related to medical product waste recycling.
• Design and implement circularity solutions for product portfolio.
• Manage processes for sustainability regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in engineering or life sciences

Bachelor's degree with R&D experience

Jobbeschreibung

Seeing beyond - future of medical technology
For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery.
In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives.
In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.
Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide.
The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

Your role

Process design, lead and execution of specific lighthouses projects related to implementation of sustainability solutions for circularity and operations. In addition, design, lead and execution of projects related to sustainability regulatory compliance processes

• Design, propose and implement downstream circularity techno-economical solutions related to the existing product portfolio and operations processes
• Management of cooperation projects in the field of medical product waste recycling
• Management of sustainability projects at the interface with customers
• Identification of potentials for improvement of sustainability of products while keeping its functionality
• Identification of environmental impact reduction potential at operations and lead of selected projects
• Design and management of processes aiming at data collection and elaboration for sustainability regulatory compliance

Your profile

• Master's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, etc.). Alternatively, bachelor’s degree in similar subjects with additional R&D working experience
• Practical R&D experience related to medical technology products and services. First experience in product development for sustainability of advantage as well as minimum of 2 years’ experience including R&D project management responsibility role
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical design information and technical parameters related to main polymers and alloys processing (e.g. injection molding, extrusion, compounding, thermoforming, addictive manufacturing, milling)
• Analytical and communication skills with a high degree of responsibility, commitment, and attention to details
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build cross-functional relationships
• Self-driven, motivated , organized and teamplayer as well as passionate and Enthusiasm for sustainability aspects
• Business fluent command of spoken and written English and German with excellent communication skills as well as the willingness to travel

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Sabrina Rieker, Vanessa Reißle