Sustainability Specialist

Tenneco; Gliwice; On-site; PLN 188,040 - 263,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape sustainability in a global automotive environment

Exposure to international OEM customers

Dynamic sustainability agenda

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Sustainability Specialist – Product Carbon & LCA to join their team in Central Europe, preferably Poland or Czech Republic. This role entails supporting product carbon footprint calculations and ensuring sustainability data quality across global operations.

The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with a relevant degree, strong analytical capabilities, and interest in sustainability. This position offers the opportunity to shape sustainability strategies in a global automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with strong analytical skills.
• Understanding of lifecycle thinking and carbon accounting principles.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and familiarity with LCA tools.

Responsibilities

• Support cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint calculations.
• Collect and analyze supplier sustainability data.
• Analyse emissions datasets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Work closely with Engineering and Purchasing teams.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Lifecycle thinking

Carbon accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of LCA tools

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

GaBi

SimaPro

openLCA

Job description

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
• 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.