About the role#
The Sustainability & ESG Co-Op reports to the Executive Director of Sustainability & ESG. This role supports global sustainability initiatives across multiple departments, including supply chain, information systems, data analytics, and engineering. You will help bridge the gap between corporate functions and external partners to improve organizational efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Support the Sustainability Work Group by assisting with benchmarking, scope setting, and data analysis.
- Manage sustainability-related risks and validate ESG information to support decision-making.
- Gather unstructured data to track performance metrics like energy efficiency and carbon emissions.
- Partner with IT and business teams to build visualization tools and dashboards.
- Research sustainability trends and gather stakeholder requirements to identify action plans.
- Integrate ESG perspectives into digitalization projects.
- Prepare findings and recommendations for presentation to senior leadership.
- Assist with sustainability ratings and risk assessments.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 4-year university near Auburn Hills, MI, pursuing a degree in Sustainability, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
- Ability to translate technical data into clear business language.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a global, cross-functional team.
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Knowledge of ESG disclosure frameworks, GHG protocols, ISO standards, and life cycle assessment tools is a plus.
- Experience with automotive supply chain topics or Lean Six Sigma certification is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn Hills, MI.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 20 to 32 hours per week during the school year, with flexibility required for global meetings.
- This is a paid, full-time rolling co-op position.
About Nexteer Automotive
Nexteer Automotive is a motion control technology company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It produces electric and hydraulic power steering systems, driveline systems, and software solutions for the automotive sector. The company serves over 60 customers globally, including major automakers in North America, Europe, India, and China. It operates as a public company with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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