Environmental & Sustainability Leader

Nemak; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemak USA, Inc. seeks an Environmental Sustainability Engineer/Leader in Sheboygan, WI to design and execute the environmental compliance and sustainability strategy.

Acting as a technical authority and strategic advisor, this person will ensure adherence to environmental regulations, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance energy performance. The role serves as a partner to site-level environmental professionals and HSE management, fostering alignment and innovation across Nemak USA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to US plants in Kentucky, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alabama and Georgia.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability management within manufacturing settings.
• In-depth knowledge of EPA, WDNR, and related regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and a strong interest or experience in ISO 50001 implementation preferred.
• Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to Nemak USA facilities.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) or CHMM credential, melting operations and environmental controls, WDNR familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Nemak USA sites comply with federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, WDNR).
• Lead programs on air, water, waste, and hazardous materials management across sites.
• Support ISO 14001 implementation and maintenance.
• Conduct environmental audits and oversee corrective action plans.
• Act as liaison with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Develop energy roadmap including renewable sourcing and on-site power strategies.
• Lead decarbonization efforts to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
• Identify and oversee energy efficiency projects with KPIs and ROI analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations on sustainability Capex planning.
• Represent Nemak USA in internal and external sustainability forums.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental audits

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

Energy management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Professional Engineer

Hazardous materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental/Chemical Eng

Job description

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Nemak is dedicated to developing technological solutions that make sustainable mobility possible. We are committed to working togetheracross disciplines to drive innovationand to shape the future of automotive lightweighting.

Objective

The Environmental Sustainability Engineer/Leader in Sheboygan WI will design and execute Nemak USA's environmental compliance and sustainability strategy. Acting as a technical authority and strategic advisor, this person will ensure adherence to all environmental regulations, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance energy performance. The role serves as a critical partner to both site-level environmental professionals and HSE management, fostering alignment and innovation.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Nemak USA sites comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., EPA, WDNR).
• Lead programs focused on air, water, waste, and hazardous materials management across multiple sites; Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Conduct targeted environmental audits and oversee corrective action plans.
• Act as the liaison for Nemak USA with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Develop and execute a cross-site energy roadmap, including renewable energy sourcing, fuel switching, and on-site power production strategies.
• Lead decarbonization initiatives aimed at reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
• Implement ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems, a new step for Nemak USA.
• Identify and oversee energy efficiency projects, targeting a minimum annual energy usage reduction of 3%.
• Monitor, analyze, and report energy KPIs, consumption trends, and emissions data.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations for sustainability capital expenditure (Capex) planning and return-on-investment analysis.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and share best practices within Nemak USA and with global teams.
• Align local initiatives with Nemak's global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) priorities and Climate Task Force mandates.
• Provide expert guidance to Environmental Coordinators and Specialists throughout the organization.
• Work closely with HSE Managers to identify and close gaps in compliance and performance.
• Represent Nemak USA in both internal and external sustainability forums, amplifying the company’s commitment to environmental leadership.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Availability for travel up to 75% of the time to our US plants in Kentucky, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Alabama and Georgia
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in environmental compliance and sustainability management within manufacturing settings.
• In-depth knowledge of EPA, WDNR, and related regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and a strong interest or experience in ISO 50001 implementation preferred.
• Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to Nemak USA facilities.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) credential, experience with melting operations and environmental controls, and familiarity with WDNR requirements.

Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.