LCA Expert

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in building and scaling services that enable companies to transition to low-carbon operations and achieve their Net Zero goals. The candidate will take an active role in evaluating and auditing sustainability projects, with a specific focus on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies, Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessments across various industries.

They will support the regional sustainability team by addressing market requests and participating in the entire process, from the pre-engagement stage to contributing to the growth of product sustainability and carbon services in both national and international contexts. As part of TÜV Rheinland’s India team within the Business Stream “Products”, the candidate will take responsibility for managing PCF and LCA projects across diverse product categories, such as textiles, hardgoods, electrical products, solar equipment, commercial goods, and medical devices, to meet the needs of TÜV Rheinland customers.

Project Delivery and Technical Support

• Perform LCA/PCF studies to evaluate the environmental impacts of materials, products and packaging
• Collect and analyse data related to energy, water, materials, and waste to support LCA/PCF studies
• Conduct on-site audits for data collection and data verification
• Prepare and present reports on LCA/PCF findings to stakeholders and clients
• Ensure strict adherence to the ISO 14040/44 (and 14067) and EU Product Environmental Footprint standards
• Develop comparative analyses of materials, processes, and supply chain alternatives to help customers execute their sustainability strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data, provide updates, and discuss LCA/PCF results
• Build complex LCA models in SimaPro and contribute to the development of standardized libraries/templates. Optimize workflows for data input, impact allocation, and scenario testing
• Lead critical review of LCA/PCF studies and verify/validate PCF assessments as per ISO 14064-3
• Contribute to the Carbon certification processes for customers, by adhering the guidelines or ISO 17029
• Partner with R&D, supply chain, and product teams of brands/customers to integrate LCA insights into their eco-design, circular economy initiatives, and decarbonization roadmaps

Experience & Further Qualifications

• Lead Verifier Certificate in ISO 14064 – 3 standard is mandatory
• Knowledge of ISO 14071 and ISO 17029 standards are preferred
• Passionate about making an impact in sustainability with broad knowledge of ESG trends.
• >7 years professional experience in conducting ISO-compliant LCAs for manufacturing, energy, or consumer goods sectors,
• Proven track record in SimaPro or GaBi, including model customization, library development, and uncertainty analysis
• Spearheaded LCA/Carbon Footprint verification/review projects as per the relevant ISO standards
• Sector experience in manufacturing industries for electrical, electronic, solar and commercial products (e.g. for batteries), medical devices preferred
• Fluency in interpreting Ecoinvent, Sphera and industry-specific databases
• Deep familiarity with ISO 14025 (EPDs), GHG Protocol, CBAM and Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria.
• Ability to manage 3–5 concurrent projects under tight deadlines with high quality
• Excellent English communication skills in all forms, including written, presentation and public speaking, for engagement with customers, NGOs, industry groups, and internal teams
• Customer-focused and demonstrated ability to quickly assess and understand customers’ challenges and provide applicable technical supports accordingly
• Experience in training junior analysts and developing internal LCA competency programs.
• Strong team player with problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel (within India & abroad)