Project Engineer, Product Compliance

Position Overview

The Project Engineer, Product Compliance who independently executes emissions certification and regulatory compliance reporting activities for International Motors' commercial vehicle products, leveraging data-driven compliance initiatives. This role independently manages complex compliance activities, including EPA, CARB, and ECCC emissions reporting, defect investigations, warranty reporting, recalls, and emerging compliance requirements supporting internal combustion engines and electrification and zero-emission technologies.

The Project Engineer partners with engineering, testing, quality, 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.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, regulatory expertise, and analytical capabilities to interpret requirements, manage certification activities, and provide guidance on compliance strategies. The Project Engineer may also lead projects, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and mentor less experienced engineers.

• Lead emissions compliance reporting activities, including EPA, CARB, and ECCC related to defects, warranty, recalls, and certification programs.
• Partner with engineering, testing, quality, and manufacturing teams to investigate compliance issues and develop effective solutions.
• Analyze compliance and vehicle performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.
• 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 work streams, including coordinating cross-functional activities, tracking risks, and communicating project status.
• Provide technical mentorship and knowledge sharing to developing engineers and team members.
• Prepare technical documentation, regulatory reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 2 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience

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• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 1 year of product design/development and/or computer science experience

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• PhD 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. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• 2+ 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 emissions warranty reporting, defect investigations, recalls, and compliance documentation.
• Understanding of vehicle certification processes, regulatory submissions, and compliance milestones.
• Familiarity with emerging EV/ZEV regulations and alternative powertrain compliance requirements.

• Strong understanding of diesel and commercial vehicle powertrain systems.
• Knowledge of emissions control technologies including SCR, DPF, DOC, LNT, and EGR systems.
• Experience with emissions testing methodologies, including dynamometer and PEMS testing.
• Understanding of vehicle validation,…