Vehicle Certification & Compliance Engineer

International Motors • Lisle, IL

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About The Position

The International Motors Product Homologation team is an essential part of the Certification and Compliance organization, dedicated to ensuring that all vehicles are designed, validated, and documented to meet all applicable regulatory requirements. Our team ensures that necessary evidence demonstrating compliance is effectively maintained. The Vehicle Certification & Compliance Engineer plays a vital role in contributing to the success of this mission. As the Vehicle Certification & Compliance Engineer representative on program teams implementing new technologies, the Project Engineer provides regulatory expertise, identifies relevant regulations, assists with developing regulatory requirement validation plans, and reviews and approves compliance documentation. This position also serves as the lead expert in assigned regulatory areas and supports regulatory program planning. In addition to project-related responsibilities, the role actively identifies opportunities for process improvements, manages regulatory agency audits, and mentors less experienced team members. The Certification and Compliance Engineer will embody and promote the values and principles of the International Way in all aspects of their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 5 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience OR
• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 3 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience OR
• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to be employed in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of North American (US/Canada/Mexico) federal regulations and regulation interpretations for commercial vehicles.
• Awareness of North American state and provincial regulations related to commercial vehicles.
• Ability to create engineering specifications and validation procedures from regulatory texts and guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear and concise terms for non-technical personnel.
• High level of emotional intelligence, with an ability to collaborate effectively with teams and individuals with different working styles and communication preferences.
• Understanding of phase-gate program management principles and the ability to successfully complete assignments within this framework.

Responsibilities

• Identify FMVSS, CMVSS, EPA and CARB regulations that apply to programs implementing new technologies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with program engineering teams to develop plans to create and document evidence demonstrating the regulatory compliance of new technologies.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of compliance documentation for assigned vehicle models and technology areas, ensuring all necessary evidence is easily accessible and up to date.
• Monitor product changes to assess potential impacts on regulatory compliance and ensure that appropriate compliance documentation is created and maintained.
• Manage interactions with regulatory agencies, including handling information requests and leading audits for assigned areas, ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
• Identify and implement improvements to regulatory processes and workflows to increase efficiency and compliance accuracy.

Benefits

• Market-based compensation
• Health benefits
• 401(k) match
• Tuition assistance
• EAP
• Legal insurance
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree