Regulatory Compliance Engineer
Kalmar · Ottawa, KS · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Stay updated and inform management on local, national, and international regulations and standards related to terminal tractors, specifically in the USA and Canada.
- Help ensure that components and systems meet specified technical customer demands, product safety, legislations requirements and internal demands for TT products.
- Report to regulatory authorities. Certain national authorities require periodic reporting. Produce reports, maintain databases for reporting obligations.
- Coverage or conduct thorough tests and inspections on terminal tractors to verify compliance with safety, emissions, and performance standards.
- Work with third-party test and certification agencies, as required.
- Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of certification processes, test results, and compliance records with attention to detail and in a structured working style.
- Work closely with other engineers, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies to address any issues related to compliance and certification.
- Evaluate prototype terminal tractors to determine their compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies in the certification process, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to find solutions.
- Effectively communicate certification requirements and results to internal teams, manufacturers, and regulatory authorities.
- Stay abreast of technological advancements and changes in regulations, and implement improvements in certification processes as necessary.
- Absorb and manage risks associated with certification processes and work towards minimizing potential issues.
- Provide training, as necessary, to relevant personnel on certification standards and procedures.
- Contribute toward cooperation between product development, sourcing, testing and manufacturing operations.
- If needed, be able to travel to customer or test lab for troubleshooting.
What We Offer
- Meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments
- Fair and gender-neutral pay
- Flexible working conditions
- Safety that moves us forward
- Purpose that drives change
- People who move together
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Law or other similar discipline
- Experience 5+ years preferred in the automotive vehicle (heavy duty trucks preferred) and/or mobile equipment industry
- Experience with all truck systems – Structural, Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Powertrain
- Comfortable working with requirements management tools (e.g. Jama Connect, Jira/Confluence)
- Experience compiling data and writing reports
- Experience performing or reviewing DVP&Rs, HARAs, FMEA
- Demonstrated experience in applying ISO 26262 is a plus
Competencies
- Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations related to heavy vehicles and mobile equipment
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in using documentation tools and software (e.g., Google Suite, etc.)
- Strong understanding of requirements engineering principles and methodologies
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Understanding of assembly processes and manufacturing processes
- Fluent in English both spoken and written