Hitachi

Engineering Global Sustainability Leader

Hitachi

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Remote • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Define and drive a global, design‑led sustainability strategy within Engineering.
  • Embed sustainability into engineering standards, processes, and decision frameworks.
  • Reduce product‑level carbon footprint through smart design, material, and architecture choices.
  • Establish sustainability targets, KPIs, and traceable product‑level data at BOM level.
  • Partner across engineering, R&D, supply chain, digital and operations teams globally.
  • Strengthen governance, reporting, and audit‑ready sustainability metrics.
  • Build capability and foster ownership of sustainable design within engineering teams.
  • Translate regulatory and customer sustainability expectations into engineering requirements.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or a closely related sustainability discipline.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in sustainability‑focused roles.
  • Proven success delivering design‑led sustainability or product carbon reduction initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of lifecycle assessment, sustainable materials, and carbon accounting.
  • Experience leading global, cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
sustainability strategydesign-led sustainabilitylifecycle assessmentsustainable materialscarbon accountingproduct carbon reductionengineering standardsdecision frameworkssustainability metricsdata-driven decision-making
Soft Skills
leadershipanalytical mindsetinfluencing stakeholderscross-functional collaborationownership of sustainable design
Certifications
Master’s degree in EngineeringPhD in Engineeringsustainability discipline