If you are a technical or engineering professional with experience in sustainable product design and responsible sourcing we are seeking a dedicated professional to join our organization's Global Sustainability team as Global Product Sustainability Lead!

In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to craft the future of sustainable design within Emerson, driving innovation through research collaborations and staying at the forefront of industry trends. Your ability to lead multiple projects, influence global teams, and convey sophisticated sustainability concepts will be key to your success in this multifaceted and impactful position. This role demands a strategic problem solver with a passion for sustainability, a strong technical background, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Ready to make your mark and embark on an exciting journey with us? We would love to hear from you!

Location: This role can be located near any US Emerson office.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

Help to drive the adoption of sustainable product design strategies throughout the organization. Support product development teams in implementing technical measures to reduce emissions and drive product circularity. Work with the product environmental compliance team to integrate regulatory considerations into sustainable product design strategy and guidelines. Drive improvement projects that can serve as standard process examples. Continue to improve and enhance Emerson’s sustainable new product design guidelines. Keep abreast of external sustainable design trends and actively participate in external industry forums. Facilitate and drive collaborations with external partners such as universities for relevant research and innovation projects.

PRODUCT SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING 

Supervise the activities of the central team conducting product carbon footprint analyses. Provide technical expertise to teams within the business and collaborate with them in research and specific projects during execution. Help lead and expand Emerson's global product carbon footprint program by: Continuing to improve internal methodologies and external communication collateral in alignment with external best practices and regulatory requirements. Streamlining the process to minimize the duration of projects, while ensuring a high-quality deliverable. Working with the IT team to develop a longer-term data architecture plan to scale the product carbon footprint program globally. Supporting the vendor selection process for Emerson’s longer-term global LCA / product carbon footprint program. Driving the adoption of product carbon footprint analyses across Emerson’s major product lines globally. Develop external resource relationships which may be valuable to Emerson future product development activities Collaborate with the Scope 3 reporting team, to improve data quality and future forecasting, based on information collected and produced through individual product carbon footprints. Train and support sales and marketing teams to ensure effective communication of results to external collaborators. Participate with peer groups and working groups to stay up to date with the latest trends to developing shared rules on product carbon footprint data sharing.

SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT

Collaborate with Emerson's Responsible Sourcing team to achieve Scope 3 upstream emissions reductions through effective product design practices. Collaborate with the Responsible Sourcing team to improve primary data collection practices from suppliers to improve the precision and granularity of Scope 3 upstream emissions. Assist in developing decarbonization scenario analyses and creating roadmaps for key material commodities. Engage with supply chain teams to promote the adoption of sustainable procurement and transportation strategies early in the product development stages.

WHO YOU ARE

Be hardworking and motivated to drive environmental sustainability progress in a leading technology company, with +70,000 creative minds and a global footprint. A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail, but you can balance thinking and planning with actions. You focus on priorities and set yourself stretch goals. You take time to ask questions, define the problem and make learning a priority. You engage in collaborative projects and can work on multiple tasks concurrently. You identify and get to know your collaborators and colleagues and develop your own network.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, physics, mathematics, materials science or a similar field. Relevant years of work experience in product design, or product management commensurate with the level of the position. Experience in a leadership or managerial role. Experience with Life Cycle Assessment methodologies and tools. Consistent track record in the design and development of new products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey sophisticated sustainability topics in a clear and engaging manner. Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

5+ years of work experience in product design, or product management. Ideally, your work experience would have been related to sustainable product design. Knowledge of current trends, standard processes, and regulations in sustainable product design. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, to influence and encourage global teams. Collaborative working style in a global and diverse team-oriented environment. Creativity and innovation in developing engagement strategies with teams around the world. Analytical skills to measure and report on communication effectiveness. Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment. Working experience in the industrial automation and technology sector or similar.

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $142,000 USD annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.