Design for Sustainability Specialist, Cork

Location Cork, Ireland (on-site)

Working Model Hybrid (2-3 days/week in the office)

The Team and Role The Design for Sustainability (DfS) team operates at the technical frontier of low carbon and lifecycle optimisation. We are a high-energy, focused group obsessed with hardware and the challenge of creating products that are as responsible as they are functional.

Responsibilities

Lead the sustainable design strategy

for both new product introductions (NPI) and existing products (MP), ensuring that all sustainable design opportunities have been maximised.

Embed with cross-functional teams

during early-stage development to steer architectural decisions to create low-carbon architectures.

Identify and execute strategies

to reduce carbon footprint, advance product longevity and optimise material recovery at end of life (EOL).

Establish technical guidelines

and standards that streamline lifecycle-conscious development across the organisation.

Drive research on sustainable design

by creating insights that enable our product development teams to take action.

Architect data-driven tools

to quantify, visualise and report on product carbon footprint performance and circular design.

Conduct rigorous technical analyses

of hardware to evolve and refine our approach to sustainable design.

Mentor and align

colleagues across various functions, fostering a culture of collective responsibility when it comes to reaching our climate commitments.

Key Qualifications

Experience:

5+ years in technical product development with a broad understanding of the full hardware lifecycle.

Technical Core:

Deep knowledge of mechanical, materials and electronics design, specifically how these elements influence sustainability.

Lifecycle Expertise:

Proficiency in lifecycle thinking and sustainable design principles. You understand how to optimise for carbon reduction and circular design.

Analytical Rigour:

Hands‑on experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies is a distinct advantage.

Systems Thinking:

Ability to see the“bigger picture” by applying strategies that go beyond basic material swaps.

Technical Tools:

Fluency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and data‑visualisation.

Communication:

Ability to translate complex technical performance data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

Leadership:

Proven ability to drive results within multi-disciplinary teams and lead cross‑functional initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

Mindset:

A self-starter with a proactive, curious nature and a commitment to solving the technical challenges product development brings.

Education Preferred degree in Industrial Design (ID), Colour Material Finish (CMF) Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical, scientific field. Equivalent industrial experience in a relevant discipline will also be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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