Product Environmental Compliance Engineer

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Product Environmental Compliance Engineer

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Technology

At Lumentum, we're developing the technology that powers the world's fastest networks, AI infrastructure, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Our optical and photonic innovations are at the heart of the systems that keep people, businesses, and industries connected.

As we continue to grow at our Towcester manufacturing and engineering site, we're looking for a Product Environmental Compliance Engineer to play a key role in ensuring our products meet global environmental regulations while supporting our sustainability goals.

If you're passionate about environmental compliance, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want your work to have a real global impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As part of our Environmental Compliance team, you'll work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales and our global suppliers to ensure our products comply with international environmental legislation throughout their lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing supplier material declarations, technical specifications and test reports to verify product compliance.
• Analysing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assessing materials against global environmental regulations.
• Preparing product compliance declarations and Full Material Declarations (FMDs).
• Responding to customer environmental compliance enquiries and questionnaires.
• Supporting engineering change processes to maintain ongoing product compliance.
• Collecting and analysing supplier conflict minerals data and producing consolidated product reports.
• Conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Monitoring changes in global environmental legislation and advising the business on compliance requirements.
• Collaborating with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturers and Sales teams across the organisation.

What We're Looking For

Education

You'll hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Materials Science
• Or another relevant technical discipline.

Experience

We're looking for someone with around 3-5 years' experience in environmental compliance, product stewardship or sustainability within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

You'll ideally have experience with:

• Product environmental compliance and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Reviewing BOMs, material declarations, technical specifications and supplier documentation
• Environmental legislation including EU RoHS, China RoHS, REACH, POPs and WEEE
• ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 LCA methodologies
• Product carbon footprint or environmental impact assessments
• Responsible minerals due diligence, including CMRT and EMRT reporting
• Materials, chemicals and restricted substances used in electronic products
• Identifying compliance risks through detailed technical analysis
• Working collaboratively across multiple technical and business functions

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are essential.

Desirable Skills

It would be great if you also have experience with:

• IPC-1752
• Environmental compliance data management systems
• Electronics, semiconductor, photonics or optical communications industries
• Contract manufacturing environments
• Agile or similar product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Data analysis, reporting or automation tools that improve compliance processes

Why Join Lumentum?

This is an opportunity to join a global technology leader where your work directly contributes to creating more sustainable products used around the world. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple disciplines while continuing to develop your technical expertise.

Our Towcester Site

Our Towcester facility is home to engineering, manufacturing and operations teams working on cutting-edge optical technologies. It's a collaborative, modern workplace with excellent on-site facilities and opportunities to build your career within a global organisation.

Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future

At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.

Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

Join us—your future starts here!