Environmental Sustainability Engineer

Applied Medical; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship and training

Wellness activities on campus

Education reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Applied Medical, a leading medical device company, seeks an Environmental Sustainability Engineer to drive sustainability across manufacturing. You will apply engineering analysis, testing, and process improvements within cross-functional teams to evaluate processes, qualify suppliers, and prepare environmental permit applications.

The role blends hands-on manufacturing engineering with environmental compliance, influencing design, sourcing, and production of medical devices.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (BS) in environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or related field.
• Apply technical reasoning and understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes.
• Learn new processes and design control procedures.
• Collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written form; strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
• Use spreadsheet and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering development, analysis, evaluation, testing, and troubleshooting to support environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare environmental permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Develop, qualify, and update engineering documents, drawings, and test methods.
• Write test protocols and reports, conduct testing, and analyze data and trends.
• Perform root cause analysis, propose solutions, and implement corrections and corrective actions.
• Conduct process capability studies, time studies, and capacity and cost analysis to identify and implement process improvements.
• Research and qualify new suppliers and provide direction and requirements to external vendors.
• Develop and maintain project plans for sustainability projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Prototyping knowledge

Multitasking

Spreadsheet/Word processing

Education

BS in environmental/mechanical/chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

SAP

PLM systems

Job description

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description

The Environmental Sustainability Engineer supports Applied Medical’s sustainability goals by applying engineering analysis, testing, and process improvement to manufacturing operations. Working within a cross‑functional team, the Environmental Sustainability Engineer evaluates processes, analyzes data, qualifies suppliers, and prepares environmental permit applications. The role combines hands‑on manufacturing engineering with environmental compliance, giving a sustainability engineer or environmental engineer direct influence on how Applied Medical designs, sources, and produces medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering development, analysis, evaluation, testing, and troubleshooting to support environmental sustainability initiatives
• Prepare environmental permit applications and supporting documentation
• Develop, qualify, and update engineering documents, drawings, and test methods
• Write test protocols and reports, conduct testing, and analyze data and trends
• Perform root cause analysis, propose solutions, and implement corrections and corrective actions
• Conduct process capability studies, time studies, and capacity and cost analysis to identify and implement process improvements
• Research and qualify new suppliers and provide direction and requirements to external vendors
• Develop and maintain project plans for sustainability projects

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Deliver accurate environmental permit applications on time to maintain regulatory compliance
• Implement process improvements backed by capability studies, time studies, and cost analysis
• Resolve process and product issues through root cause analysis and effective corrective actions
• Produce clear, well‑supported test protocols, reports, and engineering documentation
• Qualify reliable suppliers and set clear requirements for external vendors
• Keep sustainability projects on schedule through organized project plans and consistent communication with cross‑functional teams

Position Requirements

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, such as a Bachelor of Science (BS) in environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or equivalent engineering experience
• Apply technical reasoning and an understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes
• Learn new processes and design control procedures
• Collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Communicate clearly in verbal and written form, with strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
• Use spreadsheet and word processing software

Preferred

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

• Bring experience in manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance
• Use Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project
• Work in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $75000 - $85000 / year (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On‑campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to team member growth and well‑being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.

All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.