Product Environmental Compliance Engineer

Lumentum; Towcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym

Games room

Prayer room

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness benefits

Career growth support

Subsidized meals

Free coffee/tea

Employee stock options

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking a Product Environmental Compliance Engineer to join our team in a role focused on ensuring environmental compliance across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sales, reviewing supplier materials, BOMs, and declarations to confirm adherence to international regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Environmental Engineering (or related) with 3–5 years of industry experience in environmental compliance, product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in environmental compliance or product stewardship in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience with LCA, BOMs, and supplier declarations.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations (EU RoHS, China RoHS, REACH, POPs, WEEE).
• Experience with CMRT/EMRT reporting and materials restrictions.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure environmental compliance across lifecycle.
• Review supplier declarations, technical specs, and test reports for compliance.
• Analyse BOMs and materials against global environmental regulations.
• Prepare product compliance declarations and full material declarations (FMDs).
• Respond to customer environmental compliance inquiries and questionnaires.
• Support engineering change processes to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Collect and analyse supplier data and produce consolidated product reports.
• Conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and report findings.
• Monitor changes in global environmental laws and advise on compliance requirements.

Skills

Environmental compliance

LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)

BOM review

CMRT/EMRT reporting

Environmental regulations knowledge

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Engineering

Engineering or technical discipline

Tools

ISO 14040/14044

REACH, RoHS, WEEE knowledge

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.

Position Title:

Product Environmental Compliance Engineer

Location:

Ottawa (On-Site) | Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK (On-site)

About Lumentum

At Lumentum, we’re building the tech behind the world’s fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.

We’re a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you’ll fit right in.

Why You’ll Love This Role

At Lumentum, we are searching for Canada’s brightest young minds engineers and innovators who want to build the next generation of optical technology. If you are driven by curiosity, eager to solve real-world challenges, and excited about developing groundbreaking optical systems, this is your opportunity.

Join us in designing the future of optical cloud & networking technology our advanced photonic modules power the world’s voice and internet traffic, and we need your expertise to take them to the next level. This is not just another job; this is your chance to define & design what’s next in photonics.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our Environmental Compliance team, you'll work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales and our global suppliers to ensure our products comply with international environmental legislation throughout their lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing supplier material declarations, technical specifications and test reports to verify product compliance.
• Analysing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assessing materials against global environmental regulations.
• Preparing product compliance declarations and Full Material Declarations (FMDs).
• Responding to customer environmental compliance enquiries and questionnaires.
• Supporting engineering change processes to maintain ongoing product compliance.
• Collecting and analysing supplier conflict minerals data and producing consolidated product reports.
• Conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Monitoring changes in global environmental legislation and advising the business on compliance requirements.
• Collaborating with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturers and Sales teams across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

Education:

• You’ll hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Environmental Engineering
• Or another relevant technical discipline.

Experience:

• We’re looking for someone with around 3-5 years’ experience in environmental compliance, product stewardship or sustainability within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Required Skills:

• Product environmental compliance and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Reviewing BOMs, material declarations, technical specifications and supplier documentation
• Product carbon footprint or environmental impact assessments
• Responsible minerals due diligence, including CMRT and EMRT reporting
• Materials, chemicals and restricted substances used in electronic products
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are essential.
• Identifying compliance risks through detailed technical analysis
• Working collaboratively across multiple technical and business functions
• Environmental legislation including EU RoHS, China RoHS, REACH, POPs and WEEE
• ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 LCA methodologies

Preferred skills:

• IPC-1752
• Electronics, semiconductor, photonics or optical communications industries
• Contract manufacturing environments
• Agile or similar product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Data analysis, reporting or automation tools that improve compliance processes
• Flexible time off
• Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
• A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
• Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
• Employee stock options and incentive plans
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture

Salary Range:

$71,450 - $102,100 CAD (flexible).

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In line with our commitment to being a great place to work, Lumentum offers competitive total rewards which may include annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future

At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.

Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

Join us—your future starts here!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.