Product Sustainability Specialist

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 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 influe…