Sustainability Specialist– Product Carbon & LCA

Location: Central Europe (Poland or Czech Republic preferred)
Reporting to: Sustainability Director – Monroe Ride Solutions (Global)

Position Overview

Monroe Ride Solutions (MRS), a Tenneco business, is seeking a motivated and analytically strong Sustainability Specialist – Product Carbon & LCA to support the execution of our global product and operational sustainability strategy.

Although the position will be based in Central Europe, this is a fully global role supporting international OEM customers and cross-functional teams across regions.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional or high-potential candidate with strong analytical capabilities and a passion for sustainability to develop within an international automotive environment. The position plays a key role in ensuring robust sustainability data, credible product carbon footprint calculations, and regulatory readiness across global operations.

Key Responsibilities

Product Carbon Footprint & Life Cycle Assessment

Support and execute cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) calculations
Assist in development and maintenance of LCA models aligned with customer and industry expectations
Contribute to modelling of alternative material and energy scenarios
Support carbon hotspot analysis and improvement identification
Assist in evaluating cost versus carbon trade-offs for material and process decisions

Sustainability Data & Regulatory Readiness

Collect, structure, and analyse supplier sustainability data across global supply chains
Support development and maintenance of databases for material traceability and emissions tracking
Ensure documentation standards, auditability, and data quality processes are maintained
Assist in preparing sustainability-related customer submissions and questionnaires

Data Analytics & Reporting

Analyse emissions and material datasets to identify trends and reduction opportunities
Support development of dashboards and reporting tools
Improve data governance and automation of sustainability data flows

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and regional teams globally
Support sustainability input for global RFQs and customer technical discussions
Contribute to cross-functional sustainability projects

Qualifications & Profile

Degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or similar
Strong analytical mindset and structured way of working
Understanding of lifecycle thinking and carbon accounting principles (academic knowledge acceptable)
Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with LCA tools (e.g., GaBi, SimaPro, openLCA) is an advantage
Interest in manufacturing, materials, and industrial sustainability
Fluent in English
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to develop professionally
Comfortable working in a global, matrix organisation

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape sustainability in a global automotive environment
Exposure to international OEM customers and global supply chains
Development within product carbon analytics and regulatory readiness
A dynamic and evolving sustainability agenda

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven candidate looking to build a career in industrial sustainability and product carbon analytics within a truly global function.

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