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PROJECT ENGINEER - Sustainable Design Engineering.

Location: Juárez, Nuevo León.

Work Mode: Hybrid.

BASIC FUNCTION

Lead, support and communicate the product material health and transparency of Kohler K&B products through various channels. To support Kohler Sustainability Goals related to Product Transparency. Educate and assist the marketing and communications team as well as customers on transparency labels and product selections for getting the required sustainability related building accreditations or certifications.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Create LCIs utilizing the resulting in-house data and purchased external datasets to model the environmental impact (footprint) of Kohler products on a SKU-specific basis.

2.Create EPDs from the existing LCI work for K&B products as per the Customer demand and Sustainability Strategy. Also update them on Kohler Transparency website on a timely basis.

3.Closely work with ILFI (external) for drafting and managing Declare labels for K&B and update them on Kohler Transparency website on a timely basis.

4.Develop and improve existing tools and channels that communicate product transparency of K&B products in a manner that enhances value for both Kohler and its customers.

5.Work with Marketing & Communications team to update the transparency labels on Kohler website, FAQ pages for customers and marketing team.

6.Respond to customer requests for special forms and for large projects and review sales force for new requests and transfer information into our tracker spreadsheet. Create response templates, pull info from SAP etc.

7.Communicate with the team regarding customer requests with a high level of knowledge relating to our capabilities.

8.Advocate for sustainability as an innovation and product/brand value tool through direct interaction with channel and channel and digital marketing, training, and support of Kohler sustainability communications efforts.

9.Update memberships/ licenses and contracts related to Product Transparency on a timely basis.

10.Create, implement, record training for sales team, Co-ops, and contractors.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships:

•Reports to: Manager – Sustainability Engineering

Internal Relationships:

•Channel Marketing, Digital Marketing, Manufacturing operations, India Technical Center, Global Procurement, Supply Chain and Reliability

External Business Relationships:

•Product Transparency consultants, USGBC, ILFI, LCA-related standards committees, industry peers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/ Environmental Engineering/ Other Engineering.

•Minimum 3+ years related experience in product transparency document generation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•Knowledge of Product Category Rules (PCR), Environmental Produce Declarations (EPD) and LEED, BREEAM and ISO standards.

Preferred:

1.B.S. degree with emphasis in one of the following areas: Environmental, Materials, Communications, or any related disciplines.

2.Minimum 2 years of experience in a process/manufacturing organization.

3.Experience in working with cross-functional product and communications team and teams from different geographies.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

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