Sustainability, Continuous Improvement Engineer

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Sustainability Engineer at Heraeus managing initiatives to enhance sustainability practices and reduce environmental impact within manufacturing.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeWartburg • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The primary responsibility of this position is to focus on leading the sustainability initiative at the site level to ensure we achieve the goals set forth by HPM Global.
In addition to sustainability topics, this person will also be responsible for assisting other departments with continuous improvement effects.
Lead and manage engineering projects with a strong focus on sustainability, ensuring all initiatives support the company's commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Develop and implement project plans that incorporate sustainability principles, emphasizing energy efficiency and resource conservation.
Monitor and report on sustainability-related key performance indicators (KPIs) at both machine and plant levels.
Analyze the energy savings potential of planned engineering measures within the project scope.
Develop strategies to maximize energy efficiency and resource optimization.
Oversee the collection of data on realized energy savings and environmental impacts from completed projects.
Utilize this data to report on project success and inform future projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into all facets of project planning, execution, and evaluation.
Stay abreast of new technologies and practices in sustainability and incorporate meaningful innovations into project plans.
Develop and maintain documentation on sustainability practices and outcomes as a reference for stakeholders and as guidance for continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of sustainability within the company, inspiring others to integrate eco-friendly practices into their work areas.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in managing engineering projects, with a specific focus on sustainability within manufacturing or similar industries.
Strong analytical skills with experience in tracking and reporting energy consumption and savings in industrial settings.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable energy technologies and practices.
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Commitment to staying informed on the latest developments in sustainability and environmental impact reduction.
Firm commitment to the HPM Guiding Principles of accountability, customer focus, continuous improvement, clear language, diversity, responsibility, and respect.
Well-developed leadership skills that inspire and motivate others.
Unwavering dedication to employee engagement, development, and empowerment.
Well-organized and self-directed team player that can successfully lead teams.
Experience working with international colleagues and/or customers as well as a comfort level reporting in a matrix organization.
Up to 25% local travel may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must follow all company policies and procedures
Adherence to Code of Conduct as applicable to job function: CoC Guideline No. 1: Guideline for the Procurement of Products and Services, No. 2: Guideline for the Prevention of Bribery in Commercial Transactions, No. 3: Guideline for the Acceptance of Precious Metals and No. 4: Guideline for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Participation in Criminal Acts

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability managementenergy efficiencyresource conservationdata analysisproject planningkey performance indicators (KPIs)sustainable energy technologiescontinuous improvementengineering project managementenvironmental impact analysis

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationemployee engagementmotivationself-directioninspirationcommitment to diversitycustomer focus