Company Overview
Fisker Inc. is a design led pioneering mobility technology company researching, developing, and producing next generation electrically powered vehicles. As the electrification revolution begins to infiltrate the automotive industry, Fisker are focused on delivering advanced smart solutions across the electrification ecosystem from charging, to battery technology, powertrain and connected vehicle functionality. Strong product design is at our core where distinctive emotional yet cost effective style meet the latest in cutting edge technology.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer of Vehicle engineering, this role will lead the attribute of Sustainability in-line with our corporate mission of making the world’s most sustainable vehicles.
Activities include:
- Defining material selection strategy and establishing sustainability targets
- New suppler engagement and capability assessments
- Conduct sustainability benchmarking and research activities
- Material and processes assessments
- Conduct product Life Cycle Assessments and simulations
- Conduct recyclability and carbon footprint calculations
- Develop sustainability roadmaps in-line with product portfolios
- Lead sustainability cross functional team workshops (Design for Environment)
- Identify and attend key events/seminars and report latest trends
- Generate proposals and reports regarding the latest development is this field
- Lead Recyclability, Reusability & Recoverability and End of Vehicle Life requirements
- Creating compliance test reports and collating regulatory documentation
- Work closely with design engineers, interpret regulations, offer expert opinions on design issues and record the key decisions
- Develop and plan all required audits
- Responsible for IMDS/CAMDS material compliance systems
- Prepare necessary data management documents related to testing and certification
- Interact with global regulatory bodies including NHTSA, EPA, EU type-approval agencies, Chinese test labs and others as required
- Become the key point of contact for vehicle sustainability within the Fisker organization
Key Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in sustainability, environmental or materials engineering
- BSc Degree or higher in relevant subject i.e. Materials science, sustainability and environmental
- Product delivery experience
- An understanding of automotive environmental requirements would be an advantage but not essential. Non-automotive experience would be an advantage
- Deep curiosity to understand the product and how the regulations may be applied
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with government authorities, suppliers and test labs
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and globally as required to support supplier development activities
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences
- Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty.
- Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
- Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way.
- Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
- Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
- Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.
Additional Information
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run
- Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends where needed to meet deadlines and company goals
Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fisker Inc.'s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at info@fiskerinc.com.