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Job Summary
The Sustainability Team for the GKN Aerospace Engines Division headquartered in Trollhättan, Sweden, is looking for a new passionate person that would like to join us. The Life Cycle Assessment & Sustainability Data Engineer will be part of a small sustainability team whose purpose is to increasingly embed sustainability in all areas of the business.
To do so, a Life Cycle Assessment & Sustainability Data Engineer will be responsible for conducting detailed analyses of the environmental impact of our products or processes. They assess the various stages, including raw material extraction, production, use, and disposal, to identify potential environmental hotspots and areas for improvement. Furthermore, they will create and improve sustainability KPI data pipelines and dashboards, tracking progress towards sustainability targets, providing insightful data analyses and thereby enabling the business to increasingly embed data-driven sustainability aspects in our processes and decision-making. Additionally, they support the business in establishing robust data governance around sustainability data to ensure compliance with external regulations.
Job Responsibilities
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Building LCA capabilities:**
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Conduct life cycle assessments (LCAs) on products or processes to evaluate their environmental impact.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product designers, manufacturing engineers, and procurement, to gather input on environmental data.
o Collect and analyze data related to raw materials, energy consumption, emissions, waste generation, and other relevant factors.
o Use LCA software (LCA FE) to model the life cycle of a product or process.
o Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to assess the potential impact of different design or operational choices.
o Identify key environmental hotspots and quantify their contribution to overall impact.
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Prepare reports summarizing LCA results, methodologies, and recommendations for stakeholders and communicate the findings through presentations.
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Further develop our LCA capability by collecting LCA data, building the database, creating support documents, staying updated on the industry trends, regulations and best practices related to LCA
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Train and support internal stakeholders on how to conduct life cycle assessments and how to use the results in decision-making
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Sustainability Data Stewardship & Engagement:**
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Manage performance towards company sustainability targets, regularly report progress and provide compelling data insights and analyses to engage stakeholders at all levels
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Work with cross-functional teams and ensure robust data governance around sustainability data to continuously improve data quality and timeliness
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Guide and coach cross-functional stakeholders in utilizing sustainability data to its full potential and embedding it in decision making processes
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Support the Central Sustainability Function towards readiness to key regulatory frameworks such as CSRD (ESRS), ISSB or EU Taxonomy
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Lead and/or participate in workstreams aimed at executing targeted improvements and raising sustainability awareness/engagement across the company
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As a part of Engines’ Sustainability Team, actively participate in the development of sustainability plans, roadmaps, recommendations and strategies for different functions and overall, for GKN Aerospace to improve towards its vision of becoming the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky.
Job Qualifications
**Essential: **
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Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment methodologies
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Good understanding of Data Management, including Data Analysis, Governance and Quality
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Analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to manage large, complex datasets
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Strong internal drive coupled with an interest in corporate sustainability
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Skilled at driving change and influencing stakeholders
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Good ability to communicate and present results internally and externally to both technical and non-technical audiences
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
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Strong written and verbal communication in English
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Desirable:**
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Experience in LCA software tools such as SimaPro, LCA FE, or openLCA
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Familiarity with key data tools – MS Fabric, Power BI, SQL etc.
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Knowledge of existing and upcoming sustainability regulations such as CSRD (ESRS), EU Taxonomy, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or a related field
Application
form of employment: Permanent
Location and travel expectations: Trollhättan, 0-25% travel.
The selection process takes place continuosly. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not wait with your application!
Last date for application: 2026-04-13
For more information, please contact hiring manager
Ann.Sophie Thomsen, Head of Sustainability
Anne-Sophie.Thomsen@gknaerospace.com
As part of our recruitment strategy at GKN, we have predetermined our recruitment and marketing channels. Therefore, we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies, media sales, or similar entities.
The position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
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Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
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