What you’ll do
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 by achieving the following:
Life cycle assessments (LCAs) & Product Carbon Footprint (PCF):
- 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
Circular Economy & Product Integration
- 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
Cross-Functional & Supplier Collaboration
- 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
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related scientific discipline. A Masters in Sustainability would be a plus.
- Years of Experience: 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.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- 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
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $100,000.00 - $125,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
