North America Technical Certification Engineer

• Follow up with the Authorities to obtain certification
• Ensure that the customer-centric approach to certification is prioritized, fostered, and maintained.
• Identify program development needs and implement plans and goals for the Certification Department, collaborating with the other departments.
• Collaborate closely with product platforms and product development to define requirements through understanding and interpreting regulations and communicating in terms of functional requirements.
• Participate with functional groups and engineers to maintain application and certification requirements in support of product launch milestones.
• Maintain relationship with Authorities
• Cooperate with the Quality/Legal department if requested
• Ensure the timely availability of certificates
• Support the implementation of systems, policies, and processes that promote organizational excellence and facilitate change through clear and actionable steps.
• Participate in accreditation-related audits and activities as needed (site visits, witness checks, etc.).
• Support the development and maintenance of engine certification and compliance requirements, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the NA and global Technical Compliance Team, carrying out activities necessary to address non-conformities.
• Collaborate with platforms and engineering in the development of FPT's strategic objectives in terms of certification.
• Monitor and document regulatory changes by federal, state, and local agencies and review functional requirements that affect current and future product lines.
• Ensure that certification programs operate in line with organizational goals.
• Collect all the required information and documents from product platforms and product development and prepare relevant documents for submission.
• Preparation and submission of certification documents required by regulatory bodies:
• Maintain a working understanding of EPA/CARB/ECCC regulations, as well as FPT's internal policies and procedures.
• Submit all relevant documents for approval through the system and according to the process in force for each Authority
• Support relations and negotiation with Certification Authorities in case of issues.
• Conduct meetings related to certification issues with relevant groups (internal or external) to ensure clear, timely and open communication and effective problem solving.

EEO Statement

Internal candidates MUST notify their HR Department before applying. The position will be temporarily located in our Westchester, IL office until our new Burr Ridge, Illinois testing lab facility is ready.

• Function supervisory experience, project management skills, and budgeting contribution.
• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in North American emissions certification.
• Ability to accommodate desk sitting within an office environment and lifting 5-10 lbs.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in building collective buy-in, complex project management, decision making, change management practices, and cooperating with people from multiple departments.
• Strong knowledge of emissions standards, certification procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Project management skills.
• The position involves computer-related tasks and light activity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience within an engineering test environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, perform within deadlines, and work under pressure.

No travel required

• Potential opportunities to visit our Global HQ in Turin, Italy
• Stellantis vehicle discount program
• Immediate medical, dental and vision coverage on date of hire
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous 401k match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Amazing holiday schedule including shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
• Tuition assistance