Senior Engineer

About the role

The Senior Engineer, Product Compliance supports complex compliance activities, including engine and vehicle exemption control process and reporting to agencies, analyzes engine and vehicle assembly plant build records and emission label build error reports, and reviews and approves customer change requests to ensure emissions and reporting compliance requirements are met. The Senior Engineer partners with engineering, manufacturing, service, and program teams to ensure regulatory requirements are successfully integrated throughout the product development lifecycle. This position leverages data analytics tools and digital solutions to improve compliance processes, identify trends, support decision-making, and enhance Product Compliance Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support engine and vehicle exemption control process and reporting to agencies.
• Analyze engine and vehicle assembly plant build records and emission label build errors.
• Review and approve customer change requests to ensure emissions and reporting compliance requirements are met.
• Partner with engineering, service, and manufacturing teams to investigate compliance issues and develop effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and digital analytics solutions using tools such as Power BI, Databricks, and other data platforms.
• Provide regulatory guidance and technical recommendations to engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance processes, data management, and operational efficiency.
• Support Product Compliance Management Systems and help advance digital transformation initiatives within the compliance organization.
• Lead assigned projects or workstreams, including coordinating cross-functional activities, tracking risks, and communicating project status.
• Prepare technical documentation, regulatory reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 1 year of product design/development and/or computer science experience OR Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science.
• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.

Desired Skills

• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: 1+ years of experience supporting emissions compliance, certification, or regulatory programs within the automotive or commercial vehicle industry. Experience with EPA, CARB, and/or ECCC emissions regulations and reporting requirements. Knowledge of engine and vehicle exemption process. Understanding of vehicle certification processes, regulatory submissions, and compliance milestones. Familiarity with emerging EV/ZEV regulations and alternative powertrain compliance requirements.
• Data Analytics & Digital Skills: Proficiency in Excel, including data analysis, visualization, and reporting. Demonstrated experience with data analytics and visualization tools, including Power BI or similar platforms, and data processing/query tools such as SQL, Python, MATLAB, Databricks, or equivalent technologies.
• Quality, Risk & Process Improvement: Knowledge of quality management systems including ISO 9001 and environmental management systems such as ISO 14001. Understanding of risk management principles and compliance risk mitigation strategies. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong technical writing skills with experience preparing regulatory documentation and engineering reports. Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to engineering, leadership, and cross-functional teams. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work independently, influence stakeholders, and lead collaborative initiatives.
• Industry Experience: Commercial vehicle, heavy-duty truck, automotive, or related transportation industry experience required. Experience supporting vehicle development programs, certification timing, and engineering validation activities. Knowledge of industry trends related to emissions regulations, electrification, and future mobility technologies.