This position is responsible for the timely preparation and submission of vehicle emission certification documents (including applications, running changes and field fixes) to the appropriate government agencies and the entry of test vehicle emission certification data into government databases. This position also fields technical and regulatory questions from internal and external groups (including questions from government agencies), and acts as a representative of the Volkswagen Group in discussions with government agencies. These tasks require project management skills and a high level of accuracy.
Prepares, reviews, and edits emission certification applications and submits to appropriate government agencies via electronic means
Assists in the preparation, review, and edits for running change/field fix documentation and submits to the appropriate government agencies via electronic means
Monitors the status of the emission certification process to ensure that certification is completed in time to support vehicle market introduction
Inputs Volkswagen Group vehicle emission test data into government databases
Assists in analyzing and distributing vehicle emission test data for vehicles that have been tested at government agency test laboratories
Assists in making arrangements for the shipment and receipt of test vehicles to support groups’ activities.
Supports other EEO regulatory activities as required
Communication and Special Projects – (30%)
Communicates closely with Certification and Technical groups at the Volkswagen Group Development and Emission Certification Centers (Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti). Responds to certification/regulatory related inquiries from these groups
Responds to requests for vehicle specifications and emission data from various organizations
Responds to technical and certification / regulatory related inquiries from government agencies
Prepares documents to support the usage of exemption labels on Group Brands and maintains lists of vehicles with serialized labels
Qualifications
Years of Experience:
3-5 years of automotive-related experience in the following: Emissions; Regulatory; and Certification Field.
Education - Required
Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering / Information Systems / Automotive Technology or related field or equivalent
Education - Desired
Master’s Degree - Engineering / Business / Automotive Technology / IT project management
Skills
Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
Integration – joining people, processes or systems
Influencing and negotiation skills
Problem solving
Resource management
Specialized Skills - Required
Understanding of the Volkswagen Group product line, including vehicle types, body styles, model numbers, engine types
Expertise in project management
Understanding of vehicle emission control systems
Understanding of emission regulations and emission testing/laboratory procedures
Proficiency with standard business software, basic knowledge of and ability to learn the function of computer databases
Specialized Skills - Desired
Experience in project management.
High level of expertise is Excel, project management software and MS office.
Working knowledge of VBA programming
Working knowledge of SQL and database fundamentals
Work Flexibility
Minimal amount of travel required
Work schedule can be somewhat flexible (e.g., flextime, or compressed work week)
Must be available to contact colleagues at U.S. and European locations and government agencies across the U.S. and Canada
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
Hybrid
Primary Location
United States-Michigan-Auburn Hills
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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