Product Sustainability Specialist
Scout MotorsAbout the role
Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
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 empl
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