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Number: MER00049IY Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. With Mercedes-Benz Vans we shape the future of sustainable mobility and develop innovative transport solutions for customers and markets worldwide. Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy. As part of our Ambition 2039, we are consistently working to reduce the carbon footprint of our products over the entire life cycle and to establish circular economy in vehicle development. For our Sustainable Product Development team we are looking for dedicated personalities who want to actively shape the transformation of the automotive industry with technical know-how, innovative spirit and enthusiasm for sustainable materials. Your tasks: Responsibility for the target definition, technical implementation, documentation and validation of sustainability measures focusing on secondary materials and recyclates across different material groups (e.g. steel, aluminum, plastics, copper and glass) Development and implementation of sustainable material and material concepts along the entire product life cycle Advising and supporting development areas and international suppliers in the introduction of sustainable materials and material strategies Assessment of the technical feasibility of new sustainable materials and initiation of necessary material releases, tests and validations Control and validation of supplier feedback on secondary material components and sustainability requirements Working to meet regulatory and reporting requirements in the environment Sustainability and Circular Economy Further development of processes, methods and digital solutions for automation and standardization of sustainability-relevant key figures and data Presentation of results and recommendations for action on specialist areas, project management and management

Ideally, you will bring: Successfully completed studies in the field of mechanical engineering, materials engineering, plastics technology, sustainability management, environmental engineering, economic engineering or a comparable discipline Multiannual experience in materials, product development, sustainability or supplier management Knowledge of materials and their sustainable uses, especially in metal and plastic applications Knowledge of development processes in the automotive industry from concept phase to standard maturity Experience in cooperation with suppliers and in technical project management Basic understanding of vehicle relationships and development processes Structured, analytical and independent working methods Communication strength and safe occurrence in the international environment Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing What we offer: Working on key sustainability issues of tomorrow's mobility High design freedom and responsibility in a strategically important field of future International cooperation with development, purchasing, research and sustainability experts Direct exchange with suppliers, institutes and internal decision-makers Flexible working models with hybrid cooperation A motivated team with open, valuable and supportive work culture Design the sustainable future of Mercedes-Benz Vans with us and bring your expertise into innovative materials and circular economic concepts. Additional information: It is an indefinite body. We look forward to your online application with CV and testimonials (optionally supplemented with further documents). A letter is optional. Please do not forget to mark your documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB. Disabled and equalized applicants are welcome! The severely disabled representative (sbv-zentrale@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. People Solutions will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email via myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mo-Fr 10-12am & 13-15am).

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