R&D Sustainability Engineer
$78,000–$88,000 year
HybridWoodcliff Lake, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Lead innovation of science-based, sustainable materials and processes for applicators, chemicals, and packaging while conducting research into customer needs, regulatory trends, and sustainable material innovations. Plan and execute laboratory testing to demonstrate the commercial viability of new sustainability concepts and gather raw material sustainability data across the product development lifecycle. Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to pioneer new sustainable designs and embed sustainability within the product development process. Own and maintain the R&D sustainability data management platform from the ground up, ensuring accurate cradle-to-grave environmental impact reporting. Work cross-functionally to align projects with sustainability goals and lead organization-wide training sessions on sustainability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Sustainability Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Master's degree
- Knowledge of eco-design
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Environmental Product Declarations
- energy efficiency
- other sustainability concepts
- Strong knowledge of sustainability regulations
- current industry trends
- Understanding of R&D processes for the development and launch of new products
- 1 to 4 years of experience in R&D with exposure to product design & development and change control processes
- Experience in raw material qualification
- Proven track record of executing R&D strategies with strategic, competitive-landscape thinking
- Demonstrated ability to influence and integrate cross-functional teams to enable project success
Desired Qualifications
- Experience practicing breakthrough thinking and navigating complex challenges
- Experience interacting with external stakeholders: suppliers, customers, and industry groups
- Highly motivated team player with a collaborative, learning, and solutions-oriented approach
- effective communication skills
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, LCA programs)
- Able to work on multiple projects of varying complexity
- Able to influence cross-functional partners to gain support and alignment on ideas
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