Principal Engineer - Regulatory Strategy & Projects

About the role

Support EEO staff development to create subject matter experts in emission and battery electric vehicle certification, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), and road load audit activities. Support the development of skills and knowledge in a team responsible for in-region certification, OBD, and fuel economy testing. Ensure on-time processing and compliant submission of US and Canadian motor vehicle emission certification applications. Assist with documentation and enhancement of internal processes, ensure compliance with processes, and support assessments and audits as needed.

Advise technical staff certifying vehicles in accordance with statutory emission standards and test procedures to permit sales in the United States and Canada. Lead cross-brand Certification and OBD technical inquiries from Federal, California, and Canadian regulators to ensure on-time certification for Start of Production. Lead Regulatory Staff (R-VKO) responsible for monitoring and steering emission certification and fleet compliance-related regulations (e.g., emissions testing, criteria emissions) in alignment with EEO’s Lead R-VKO and Group K-VKO.

Coordinate the Fuel Economy Strategy Team and provide interpretation of US and Canadian emission certification requirements to the Volkswagen organization worldwide in collaboration with the Regional Regulations Coordinator (R-VKO). Offer strategic guidance to VWGoA’s and VW Group’s Technical Conformity and Strategy teams on fuel economy, certification, and fleet compliance.

Full-time, hybrid home- and office-based position.

Responsibilities

• Develop subject matter experts in emission and battery electric vehicle certification, OBD, and road load audit activities.
• Support skills and knowledge development in a team responsible for in-region certification, OBD, and fuel economy testing.
• Ensure on-time and compliant submission of US and Canadian motor vehicle emission certification applications.
• Document and enhance internal processes; ensure compliance and support assessments and audits.
• Advise technical staff on vehicle certification in accordance with statutory emission standards and test procedures for US and Canadian markets.
• Lead cross-brand Certification and OBD technical inquiries from Federal, California, and Canadian regulators to meet Start of Production deadlines.
• Lead Regulatory Staff (R-VKO) in monitoring and steering emission certification and fleet compliance regulations.
• Coordinate the Fuel Economy Strategy Team and interpret US and Canadian emission certification requirements for the global Volkswagen organization.
• Provide strategic guidance on fuel economy, certification, and fleet compliance to VWGoA’s and VW Group’s Technical Conformity and Strategy teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 120 months (10 years) of experience in emission, testing, and fuel economy processes, as well as automotive powertrain.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel.