Sustainability Specialist

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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