Sr. Product Sustainability Analyst

Position Description

At a Glance

 

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Product Sustainability Analyst to join the Data, Power & Control Division in Canonsburg, PA.

 

The Sr. Product Sustainability Analyst plays a key role in driving sustainability initiatives across Starline’s product portfolio. This role leads the development of product-level environmental documentation, supports regulatory compliance, and integrates sustainability best practices into new and existing products. The analyst will collaborate across engineering, product management, and corporate sustainability functions to deliver transparency documentation such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Product Environmental Profiles (PEPs), support Eco-Design implementation, and ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations. This position is critical to supporting Legrand’s broader sustainability goals, particularly those focused on circular economy principles, sustainable product design, and customer-driven ESG reporting.

 

Main Job Duties:

• Product Transparency & Certification
  • Lead the development of EPDs and PEPs for Starline products in line with Legrand’s product coverage targets.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable datasets for environmental impact calculations using recognized Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software.
  • Coordinate data collection and technical validation with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
• Eco-Design & New Product Development
  • Develop and maintain Eco-Design playbooks for Starline’s New Product Development (NPD) efforts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document sustainable design choices and support Eco-Design scoring activities.
• Sustainability Reporting & KPI Management
  • Create and maintain tools for tracking sustainability performance, including CSR KPIs and product compliance metrics.
  • Lead quarterly reporting updates on progress toward sustainability targets.
  • Manage environmental compliance reporting as required, including support for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting.
• Customer & Stakeholder Support
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for sustainability-related customer requests and inquiries.
  • Provide sustainability data and documentation to support customer ESG reporting requirements.
• Process Development & System Integration
  • Identify and recommend tools/software for sustainability data modeling and reporting.
  • Ensure software licenses are maintained and updated annually.
  • Support integration of sustainability considerations into engineering change processes, BOMs, and raw material specifications.
• Corporate Collaboration
  • Act as Starline’s liaison to Legrand Group and Legrand North & Central America sustainability teams.
  • Align local efforts with group-wide sustainability strategies and participate in cross-BU knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Sustainability, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product sustainability, environmental compliance, or related fields, preferably within manufacturing or industrial products.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and certifications (e.g., ISO 14025, EN 15804, LEED, WELL).
• Proficient in environmental regulatory requirements (e.g., Prop 65, RoHS, REACH, HPDs).
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools (e.g., SimaPro, GaBi, One Click LCA) and sustainability data platforms.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across departments.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, drawings, BOMs, and change control processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization/reporting tools.

Interpersonal & Communication:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills across engineering, operations, and executive teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications: