Product Sustainability Engineer

Werfen•Norcross, GA

About The Position

The Product Sustainability Engineer supports Werfen’s transfusion portfolio business entities in implementing product sustainability principles and strategies, including regulatory compliance related to the circular economy. The role supports initiatives across product design, product lifecycle management, and process development. The position leads a multi-year global program to embed sustainability across the product lifecycle, from design through end-of-life. It coordinates work across corporate teams, technology centers, and functions including R&D, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT, Legal, and Compliance. The engineer establishes program workstreams, KPIs, roadmaps, governance, and reporting; monitors product sustainability and environmental compliance regulations; and supports material data management, sustainable material substitutions, and digital tools for tracking and regulatory reporting. Domestic and international travel is required for less than 20% of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field involving Biotechnology, Material Science, and/or In-vitro Diagnostics.
At least 10 years of experience in program or project management, or at least 7 years with an advanced degree.
Proven ability to manage complex global programs with multiple workstreams.
Working knowledge of product sustainability and environmental compliance regulations, including EU Green Deal requirements and RoHS, REACH, POPs, and PFAS.
Experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project or similar.
Domestic and international travel of less than 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical technology or pharmaceutical product development or manufacturing.
Professional certification in sustainability or environmental management, or an MBA.
PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification.
Experience with digital product compliance, digital product passports, and sustainability tools.
Familiarity with product-related ESG reporting and frameworks such as GRI, TCFD, and CSRD.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a multi-year global program to embed sustainability across the product lifecycle, from design to end-of-life.
Collaborate with the Global Sustainability Team and Corporate Sustainability to align strategy, resources, and execution plans.
Partner with subject matter experts within the Transfusion Technology Center to implement sustainability initiatives.
Coordinate stakeholders across R&D, QARA Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and IT to integrate sustainability into product development and lifecycle management.
Initiate and maintain relationships with external consultants as required for program objectives.
Integrate corporate definitions and governance expectations into the transfusion business operating system by defining workstreams, KPIs, and roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
Monitor product compliance and sustainability regulations, including RoHS, REACH, SCIP, POPs, EU Green Deal PPWR, ESPR, and BAT, and translate them into measurable program tasks.
Manage material master data supporting chemical and material compliance and guide design teams toward sustainable, non-toxic material substitutions.
Develop program reports and dashboards to track progress, risks, and milestones.
Prepare and present regular updates to leadership and executive sponsors.
Support deployment of digital tools and data systems for sustainability tracking and regulatory reporting.
Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies throughout program phases.
Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration across global sites.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.