Life Cycle Assessment Manager - Digitalization & Product Sustainability (m/f/d)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days remote)

30 days annual leave

Job bike leasing

Company pension scheme

Commuting allowance €45/month

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is hiring a Life Cycle Assessment Manager to lead LCA/PCF expertise across MCG EMEA, driving digitalisation and automation of data-heavy processes. You will support compliance with ESPR, DPP and related environmental-data requirements, while collaborating with multiple BUs and IT teams to ensure robust, credible environmental claims.

The role emphasizes governance, data quality, and continuous improvement within a global matrix.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical/Environmental/Process Engineering or related field with practical LCA/PCF experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14067 and related methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with LCA software and datasets, managing complex environmental data.
• Experience digitalizing LCA/PCF processes and translating requirements into digital solutions.
• Knowledge of ESPR, DPP, PEF, EPD/PCR, TfS PCF Guidance and GHGP Product Standard.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject-matter expert for LCA/PCF and product sustainability across MCG EMEA.
• Lead digitalization, automation, and scalable LCA/PCF processes with validated models.
• Provide LCA expertise for ESPR and Digital Product Passport requirements; support credible environmental claims.
• Advise MCG businesses on LCA/PCF and collaborate with units, procurement, R&D, IT, and manufacturing.
• Drive governance, data quality, and external engagement through the Global LCA Competence Center.

Skills

LCA expertise

PCF expertise

Data governance

Python

ISO standards

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Master's or PhD in Environmental/Process Engineering or related

Tools

openLCA

Sphera LCA

Ecoinvent

SQL

Power Platform

Job description

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is a specialty materials provider committed to pioneering innovative solutions. With deep expertise and leadership in material science across the Mobility, Digital, Food, and Healthcare sectors, our over 60,000 employees help drive industry transformation, advance technology, and improve lives around the world.

At MCG, we value each individual's voice. We foster a safe, flexible, and supportive workplace where you can do meaningful work that contributes to a better future for people, society, and the planet.

About the role

Do you enjoy shaping the future of product sustainability through LCA, PCF, digitalisation and innovative data solutions? If yes, you are exactly right for the role of Life Cycle Assesssment Manager (m/f/d) in our company. You will provide methodological expertise and business support across MCG EMEA while driving the digitalisation, automation and scalability of LCA processes and supporting the business in meeting evolving customer expectations and EU sustainability requirements such ESPR and the Digital Product Passport (DPP).

What you will do

• LCA & PCF Expertise: Act as the subject-matter expert for LCA, PCF and product sustainability assessments across MCG EMEA, ensuring robust methodologies, high-quality data, compliant modelling and credible results in line with ISO standards, industry methodologies and internal requirements
• Digitalization, Automation & AI: Lead the functional development and scaling of digital and automated LCA/PCF processes, including standardised and parameterised models, data integration and system interfaces; leverage AI for suitable use cases while ensuring expert validation, methodological integrity, data governance and compliance
• EU Regulation & Digital Product Passport: Provide LCA and environmental-data expertise for ESPR, Digital Product Passport and related product sustainability requirements; translate regulatory and customer requirements into practical data, calculation, documentation and quality standards and support credible environmental claims
• Business Support & Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to MCG businesses on LCA, PCF and product sustainability, supporting customer requirements and working closely with Business Units, Procurement, R&D, Digital/IT, Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, Marketing, suppliers and manufacturing sites
• Governance, Capability Building & External Engagement: Drive methodological consistency, data quality and continuous improvement across MCG and the Global LCA Competence Center; monitor emerging methodologies and market standards, develop guidance and training, and represent MCG in relevant industry forums, conferences and expert networks

What makes you a great fit

You don't need to meet every requirement to succeed here. We value potential, mindset, and willingness to learn and collaborate as much as experience.

What you bring

• Education & LCA/PCF expertise: Master's degree or PhD in Chemical/Environmental/Process Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Ecology, Environmental Science, Sustainability-focused Data Science or a comparable field, combined with several years of practical LCA and/or PCF experience, ideally in the chemical, materials or manufacturing industry; strong knowledge of ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14067 and related methodologies
• Industrial processes, modelling & data: Solid understanding of chemical and industrial production processes, mass and energy balances, life cycle inventories and environmental data; hands‑on experience with professional LCA software such as openLCA or Sphera LCA for Experts and databases such as Ecoinvent, as well as managing, validating and documenting complex environmental datasets
• Digitalization, automation & AI: Proven ability to digitalize and automate data-intensive LCA/PCF processes and translate methodological and technical requirements into digital solutions, practical knowledge of technologies such as Python, Power Query, SQL, APIs and Microsoft Power Platform, as well as experience applying and validating AI-enabled tools in LCA, sustainability or environmental-data contexts
• Environmental data, regulation & integration: Experience integrating SAP/ERP, supplier, bill-of-material and manufacturing data into LCA/PCF processes, including supplier PCF, Scope 3.1 and automated LCI data collection; knowledge of ESPR, Digital Product Passport (DPP), PEF, EPD/PCR, TfS PCF Guidance, GHG Protocol Product Standard or comparable frameworks
• Business & international capabilities: Strong analytical, project-management and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in an international matrix organisation; business-fluent English, with German and/or French as an advantage. Experience in an international organisation with Japanese roots is desirable

What we offer you

• A flexible and supportive workplace that prioritizes your wellbeing and work-life balance, with hybrid work (2 days remote per week) and flexible working hours (core time 10.00 AM - 3.00 PM)
• 30 days of annual leave
• Job bike leasing, company pension scheme and 45€/month tax-free commuting allowance
• Fair, transparent, and performance-based compensation
• Strong career development through tailored learning opportunities, mentorship, and continuous support

Our company culture

Our culture is rooted in five core values: Integrity, Respect, Bravery, Collaboration and Ownership - we call it Our Way. These values guide how we work, innovate, and grow together.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. KAITEKI, our philosophy for the wellbeing of people, society, and the planet, strengthens our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

We look forward to getting to know you.