ECO Design Engineer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a ECO Design Engineer on a 6 month contract based in Stafford.

This position falls inside IR35

The ECO design engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the environmental directives, reviewing designs for compliance and maintaining the database / technical files to demonstrate compliance. The ECO design engineer will also be responsible for tracking industry trends and help creating ECO road map.

Responsibilities of the ECO Design Engineer:-

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience of the RoHS2 directive 2011/65/EC
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience of the REACH regulations
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the life cycle methodology (ISO14040 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and framework)
• Ability to evaluate the LCA results and accurately report findings.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Product Environmental Profile (ISO14025 Environmental Labels and Declarations)
• Understanding of the WEEE Directive 2011/65/EU
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of conflict minerals / Dodd-Frank regulations
• Ability to understand end of life instructions and identify limitations
• Ability to work across continents with remote engineering teams
• Continually monitor state of regulations and develop and advance internal operating procedures
• SimaPro, EcoInvent, Windchill, SUMA, WPA experience

Requirements of the ECO Design Engineer:-

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Ability to problem solve, find solutions with minimum support and supervision
• Ability to innovate, evolve and enhance processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proven ability to work to deadlines and respond effectively to demanding customer requests
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Self-starter, energizing, results orientated and able to multi-task

Desirable:-

• Knowledge of protection products
• Knowledge and experience of SCARAB