Environmental Sustainability Engineer

Applied Medical • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

4h

About The Position

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 role evaluates processes, analyzes data, qualifies suppliers, and prepares environmental permit applications. It combines hands-on manufacturing engineering with environmental compliance, giving the engineer direct influence on how Applied Medical designs, sources, and produces medical devices.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, such as environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or equivalent engineering experience. The successful candidate applies technical reasoning and an understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes; learns new processes and design control procedures; collaborates effectively across teams; demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills; communicates clearly; and uses spreadsheet and word-processing software. Experience with manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance, along with familiarity with Visio, Microsoft Project, ERP systems such as SAP, and PLM applications, is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, such as environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Technical reasoning and understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to learn new processes and design control procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to use spreadsheet and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance.
• Experience using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive compensation range of $75,000–$85,000 per year in California; bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level