Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Heraeus Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Group in Tennessee seeks a Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead site-level sustainability initiatives and support cross-functional teams in driving energy efficiency and resource conservation.

You will monitor KPIs, develop plans, collaborate with operations, and foster a culture of sustainable practices while ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing engineering projects with a sustainability focus.
• Strong analytical skills to track energy consumption and savings.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable energy technologies and practices.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects with a strong focus on sustainability at the site level.
• Develop and implement project plans that optimize energy efficiency and resource conservation.
• Monitor and report sustainability KPIs at machine and plant levels.
• Analyze energy savings potential of planned measures and develop improvement strategies.
• Oversee data collection on realized savings and environmental impacts from projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into planning and execution.
• Stay updated on new sustainability technologies and practices to inform projects.
• Document sustainability practices and outcomes for stakeholders and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of sustainability and engage employees in eco-friendly practices.
• Support Operations with annual inventory as needed.

Skills

Sustainability Leadership

Project Management

Data Analysis

Energy Efficiency

Cross-functional

Job description

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees at more than 15 sites worldwide, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

Our vision: We create innovative precious metals products and services, leading the way to a sustainable future. To achieve this, we have set ourselves ambitious targets.

The primary responsibility of this position is to focus on leading the sustainability initiative at the site level to ensure we achieve the goals set forth by HPM Global. In addition to sustainability topics, this person will also be responsible for assisting other departments with continuous improvement effects.

• Lead and manage engineering projects with a strong focus on sustainability, ensuring all initiatives support the company's commitment to reducing environmental impact.
• Develop and implement project plans that incorporate sustainability principles, emphasizing energy efficiency and resource conservation.
• Monitor and report on sustainability-related key performance indicators (KPIs) at both machine and plant levels. This includes tracking energy consumption, identifying energy savings potential, and reporting on the environmental impact.
• Analyze the energy savings potential of planned engineering measures within the project scope. Develop strategies to maximize energy efficiency and resource optimization.
• Oversee the collection of data on realized energy savings and environmental impacts from completed projects. Utilize this data to report on project success and inform future projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into all facets of project planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and practices in sustainability and incorporate meaningful innovations into project plans.
• Develop and maintain documentation on sustainability practices and outcomes as a reference for stakeholders and as guidance for continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of sustainability within the company, inspiring others to integrate eco-friendly practices into their work areas.
• Assists Operations with annual inventory as needed.
• Must follow all company policies and procedures.
• Must report to work as scheduled and have open communication with HRBP when a change is needed.
• Adherence to Code of Conduct as applicable to job function: CoC Guideline No. 1: Guideline for the Procurement of Products and Services, No. 2: Guideline for the Prevention of Bribery in Commercial Transactions, No. 3: Guideline for the Acceptance of Precious Metals and No. 4: Guideline for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Participation in Criminal Acts.
• Responsibility to ensure that direct reports and overall employee population are also aware and adhere to Code of Conduct Guidelines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or travel availability required.

• Proven experience in managing engineering projects, with a specific focus on sustainability within manufacturing or similar industries.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in tracking and reporting energy consumption and savings in industrial settings.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable energy technologies and practices.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Commitment to staying informed on the latest developments in sustainability and environmental impact reduction.
• Firm commitment to the HPM Guiding Principles of accountability, customer focus, continuous improvement, clear language, diversity, responsibility, and respect.
• Well-developed leadership skills that inspire and motivate others
• Unwavering dedication to employee engagement, development, and empowerment
• Well-organized and self-directed team player that can successfully lead teams
• An articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization
• Experience working with international colleagues and/or customers as well as a comfort level reporting in a matrix organization
• Up to 25% local travel may be required