Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Heraeus; Wartburg (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus is seeking a Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive sustainability initiatives at their Wartburg site. This role involves managing engineering projects while ensuring alignment with the company's commitment to environmental impact reduction.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management focusing on sustainability and strong analytical skills in tracking energy consumption. They'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and be responsible for reporting KPIs related to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing engineering projects with a focus on sustainability.
• Strong analytical skills for tracking energy consumption and savings.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable energy technologies.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working with international colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects focused on sustainability.
• Develop project plans emphasizing energy efficiency and resource conservation.
• Monitor sustainability-related KPIs and track energy consumption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on sustainability integration.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Knowledge of sustainable energy technologies

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company: Heraeus

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist 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.

Qualifications

• 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.