North America Technical Certification Engineer

Description

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

Requirements

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.

EEO Statement

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

Benefits

No travel required

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance