Vehicle Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Manager

The Vehicle Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for ensuring all vehicles manufactured by Noovo comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, state vehicle regulations, and other automotive and RV industry standards. The role serves as the company’s subject‑matter expert for vehicle regulatory compliance and acts as the primary liaison with NHTSA, regulatory agencies, chassis manufacturers, certification partners, testing laboratories, and industry organizations.

The Manager partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, Service, and Executive Leadership to integrate compliance requirements into product design, manufacturing processes, vehicle modifications, and field service activities throughout the product lifecycle.

• Monitor and maintain compliance with all applicable NHTSA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• Maintain awareness of changes to federal and state vehicle regulations.
• Evaluate regulatory impact of design changes and new products.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary company representative for regulatory compliance matters.

• Manage vehicle certification activities.
• Maintain certification records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate vehicle labeling and certification requirements.
• Ensure proper completion and retention of compliance documentation.
• Maintain records supporting vehicle conformity and regulatory compliance.
• Manage compliance files for current and future vehicle platforms.

• Participate in product development and engineering reviews.
• Evaluate proposed vehicle modifications for compliance impact.
• Review engineering changes and ECOs for regulatory implications.
• Ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into vehicle design.
• Support new product introductions and vehicle platform changes.
• Develop compliance checklists for engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Coordinate vehicle testing activities.
• Manage third‑party compliance testing laboratories.
• Review and approve compliance test plans.
• Maintain compliance testing records.
• Analyze test results and identify corrective actions when required.
• Support validation of new products and engineering changes.

• Serve as primary contact with NHTSA and other regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Monitor safety investigations and industry regulatory developments.
• Maintain professional relationships with industry compliance organizations.

• Support investigation of field issues and potential safety concerns.
• Participate in risk assessments related to vehicle safety.
• Coordinate documentation related to recalls and field actions when required.
• Support execution of corrective action plans.
• Maintain records associated with safety investigations and corrective actions.

• Work with chassis manufacturers regarding compliance requirements.
• Support supplier qualification activities related to regulated components.
• Review supplier documentation supporting compliance requirements.
• Ensure purchased components meet applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in supplier corrective action activities involving compliance issues.

• Verify manufacturing processes support vehicle certification requirements.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits of production activities.
• Ensure critical compliance characteristics are properly controlled.
• Partner with Quality and Production to address compliance‑related findings.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide compliance guidance to Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Train employees on vehicle compliance requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety and regulatory…