Sustainable Design Fellow (Ecodesign)
Sustainable Design Fellow (Ecodesign)
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About This Role
About the Role
We are looking for a strategic and innovative Eco-Design Specialist to lead sustainability-driven product development for our advanced flight simulators. This role will focus on Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) Product Decarbonization sustainable materials and circular economy strategies to drive both cost efficiency and carbon reduction. The selected candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing and suppliers to embed sustainability principles into product lifecycle decisions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Environmental Impact & Lifecycle Strategy
- Sustainability in Design: Guide engineering teams on material selection energy-efficient processes and eco-design innovations.
- Support the development of LCA frameworks: Lead the integration of Lifecycle Assessment methodologies to evaluate and improve environmental performance.
- Data-Driven Decision Making on scope 3: Utilize environmental impact data to inform product development and sustainability initiatives.
2. Sustainable Supply Chain & Material Innovation
- Supplier Collaboration: Engage with key suppliers to enhance material sourcing reduce waste and implement sustainable manufacturing practices.
- Material Optimization: Define and track weight and material composition to enhance efficiency and achieve environmental benefits.
- Recycled & Alternative Materials: Establish targets for integrating recycled and lower-carbon materials into simulator components.
3. Circular Economy & Product End-of-Life Management
- Design for Disassembly: Develop strategies for the end-of-life dismantling refurbishment and material reintegration of simulators.
- Recycling & Waste Reduction: Identify and implement solutions to maximize recyclability and minimize waste in production.
- Take-Back Program Development: Define and implement initiatives to recover and repurpose simulator components.
4. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Restricted Substance Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with hazardous materials.
- Transparency & Reporting: Support sustainability reporting and regulatory disclosures on material compliance.
5. Performance Monitoring & Strategic Impact
- KPI Development & Tracking: Define key environmental performance indicators and measure progress against sustainability goals.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a sustainability champion within engineering and supply chain teams.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify trends risks and opportunities to advance eco-design and reduce carbon impact.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering Sustainable Design or related fields.
Proven experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) sustainable product design and collaboration with the supply chain.
Strong knowledge of circular economy principles material science and carbon footprint reduction. Ability to analyze complex environmental data and translate findings into actionable strategies.
Experience engaging with suppliers and engineering teams to promote sustainability initiatives.
CAE offers you:
- Salary determined based on the number of years and/or credits accumulated.
- Flexible schedule and telecommuting policy.
- Opportunity to work on a variety of projects in a multidisciplinary team.
- Exciting and varied projects within an innovative and cutting-edge industry.
- Possibility of hiring/extension.
- Running club and sports activities.
So come share your passion with us!
With over 13000 employees in more than 40 countries CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation and defence and security markets. To learn more: and thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race nationality colour religion sex gender indentity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by local laws.
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Employment Type
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