PROJECT ENGINEER FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING & DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY

at  Forward Engineering GmbH

Forward Engineering (FE) is a trusted partner for holistic and sustainable product development. The global FE team supports our client partners with comprehensive design, material and process know-how in the field of technical and fiber-reinforced polymers, functional lightweight construction and CAE-supported multi-material design optimization. Bringing together our global network of material manufacturers, technology providers and tier suppliers enables the resource efficient and cost-effective implementation of new and emerging technologies.

Tasks

• Planning, support and implementation of development projects from the concept phase to series application in the areas of Design for Recycling, Design for Sustainability, Design for Circularity
• Implementation of sustainability assessments (like LCA or PCF) over several product life cycles to derive strategies in product and sustainability roadmap development
• Global material and technology scouting
• Close cooperation and coordination with internal and external project teams, technology partners, institutes and suppliers worldwide
• Sustainability consulting and implementation of sustainable business transformations
• Presentation of the project results in the project team and at customer presentations

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree programs (Dipl.-Ing., M. Sc., M. Eng.) in mechanical- or industrial engineering specializing in product development, plastics technology, sustainable resource management, vehicle design, aerospace or a comparable qualification.
• Industrial experience in the areas of life cycle assessment (LCA), vehicle and/ or plastics technology is an advantage
• Excellent material know-how and its application in product development
• Goal- and solution-oriented with strong communication skills and know how to motivate your project team
• Fluent in English and German
• Flexibility, willingness to travel and interested in international projects
• Experienced and comfortable with presenting to groups both at an introductory as well as deep dive technical expert level

Benefits

• Responsible tasks in an innovative environment
• Great conditions in an open-minded, collegial team
• A flat, project oriented and responsive organizational structure able to respond quickly to customer and market requirements
• Individual, attractive opportunities for your development in a growing business

We are looking forward to your comprehensive application

• Planning, support and implementation of development projects from the concept phase to series application in the areas of Design for Recycling, Design for Sustainability, Design for Circularity
• Implementation of sustainability assessments (like LCA or PCF) over several product life cycles to derive strategies in product and sustainability roadmap development
• Global material and technology scouting
• Close cooperation and coordination with internal and external project teams, technology partners, institutes and suppliers worldwide
• Sustainability consulting and implementation of sustainable business transformations
• Presentation of the project results in the project team and at customer presentation