Product Sustainability Specialist

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

1d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Product Sustainability Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Scout Motor’s sustainability initiatives with a focus on product lifecycle and circular economy principles, by working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, external partners, and stakeholders to drive the adoption of sustainable practices and products. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment, preferably in a Product Design or Development role.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of life cycle assessment and/or quantitative sustainability modeling.
• Ability to manage, organize, and optimize complex datasets, databases, and information to extract meaning and identify influential impact points.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear, succinct manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in and lead cross-functional teams.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

Nice To Haves

• A Masters in Sustainability would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute ISO 14040/14044–aligned LCAs and PCFs for vehicles, systems, and components in accordance with established internal methodology
• Compile, validate, and structure bill-of-material (BOM) and supplier data for use in LCA models, including materials composition, manufacturing energy, logistics assumptions, and end-of-life scenarios
• Develop and maintain life cycle inventory (LCI) datasets consistent with internal modeling frameworks and approved databases
• Conduct life cycle impact assessment (LCIA), scenario modeling, and sensitivity analyses to quantify environmental trade-offs and reduction opportunities
• Translate modeling outputs into clear, decision-support insights for Engineering, Procurement, and Sustainability stakeholders
• Maintain model documentation, assumptions, and calculation files to support audit readiness and reporting requirements
• Support integration of circular economy principles (e.g., recycled content, design for disassembly, material efficiency) into product development processes
• Quantify environmental impacts of material substitutions, design changes, and sourcing decisions using LCA outputs
• Contribute environmental data inputs to sustainability KPIs and internal performance dashboards
• Partner with Engineering and Procurement to embed environmental data into development milestones and sourcing decisions
• Engage suppliers to collect primary environmental data and improve data transparency and completeness
• Support regulatory and disclosure-related product environmental reporting as required

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level