Product Regulatory Affairs Manager

Daimler Truck North America • Detroit, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role Lead the Vehicle Emissions Compliance/Regulatory Affairs team within the Product Integrity – Emissions department. Candidate will be responsible for leading all Daimler Truck North America Certification activities for vehicle-level emissions for all DTNA brands. The candidate will also be responsible for leading regulatory development activities, including engaging with federal and state emissions regulatory agencies, and developing emissions compliance strategies in collaboration with engineering, sales, and product strategy. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for overseeing key external affairs efforts that affect our product compliance. In addition to project management and technical leadership, key responsibilities of this role include hiring and development of employees, actively engaging and promoting DEI, and successful implementation of employee engagement improvement initiatives to benefit team morale. This role is one of three Level 4 managers within Product Integrity - Emissions department, which aspires to be the industry role model for compliance – to live the spirit of the law, not just the letter of the law. The organization is responsible for the emissions, GHG and OBD certification and post SOP compliance of the Detroit powertrain; the GHG certification and post-SOP compliance of all DTNA, FCCC and TBB vehicles;; Detroit powertrain tCMS, Detroit Reman compliance support; CRA project management. The department also plays a crucial role in shaping the future emissions regulations in North America by working closely with EPA and CARB, as well as through EMA. We believe in our social responsibility to drive emissions reduction rand aggressively lower our carbon footprint while balancing these efforts with technical feasibility and reduced economic impact that ensures successful implementation. While working with our external partners to achieve our goals, we also work closely with engineering, series management and product strategy to help define successful future product strategies and plans that meet all emissions regulations while satisfying our customer needs. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team What You Drive at DTNA Product Integrity - Emissions strongly believes that people are our most important asset and critical to the success of DTNA. We lead our teams with an emphasis on their development and well-being, confident that the best work comes from teams that are inclusive, empathetic, and collaborative in their approach. We strive to be the best coaching leaders we can possibly be. Lead all aspects of vision, strategy, and execution related to DTNA vehicle product emissions certification. Compliance activities include but are not limited to Vehicle-level emissions certification with EPA, CARB, ECCC, NHTSA, and others as appropriate. Setting and enforcing requirements for DTNA engineering, product strategy, and sales to ensure compliance with vehicle-level emissions regulations. Production vehicle labels. Development/Support of appropriate IT infrastructure, sales coding, and compatibility related to compliance with regulations. Advise on matters related to potential emissions defects. Lead development of DTNA regulatory strategy, including: Projecting emissions credit scenarios under various product and regulatory scenarios, including CO2, NOx, Fuel Economy, and other credits as necessary. Collaborate with internal partners in the engineering, sales, and strategy organizations to determine best pathways to ensure compliance and allow DTNA to have best-in-class products in the market. Track, calculate, and report on emissions credits for produced vehicles and engines. Engage in regulatory development efforts with regulators, including EPA, CARB, NHTSA, ECCC, and others. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop positions, desired outcomes, and supporting arguments, and work to actively shape regulations to ensure our success. Actively collaborate with internal partners to achieve best results. Actively collaborate with EMA members representing DTNA’s best interest. Interface to CARB, EPA, NHTSA, and ECCC for emissions topics. Drive innovation, change and continuous improvement. Focus on market needs and practice strong customer focus. Recruit talented engineering staff as needed. Motivate, inspire, and develop top talent by utilizing a continuous feedback culture and transparent communication. Actively promote transcending compliance culture within the organization. Manage and plan departmental budget, including external resources funding. Domestic travel will be required to support face to face meeting with EPA, CARB and EMA members. Some international travel is possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others via collaboration and good team skills
• Demonstrated strategic foresight, ability to anticipate questions/next steps
• Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• An attached resume is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emissions development activities
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and building consensus
• Experience representing the company in external forums
• Experience with developing people
• Experience in project management activities
• Experience in regulatory strategy and/or product strategy

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of vision, strategy, and execution related to DTNA vehicle product emissions certification.
• Compliance activities include but are not limited to Vehicle-level emissions certification with EPA, CARB, ECCC, NHTSA, and others as appropriate.
• Setting and enforcing requirements for DTNA engineering, product strategy, and sales to ensure compliance with vehicle-level emissions regulations.
• Production vehicle labels.
• Development/Support of appropriate IT infrastructure, sales coding, and compatibility related to compliance with regulations.
• Advise on matters related to potential emissions defects.
• Lead development of DTNA regulatory strategy, including: Projecting emissions credit scenarios under various product and regulatory scenarios, including CO2, NOx, Fuel Economy, and other credits as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal partners in the engineering, sales, and strategy organizations to determine best pathways to ensure compliance and allow DTNA to have best-in-class products in the market.
• Track, calculate, and report on emissions credits for produced vehicles and engines.
• Engage in regulatory development efforts with regulators, including EPA, CARB, NHTSA, ECCC, and others.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop positions, desired outcomes, and supporting arguments, and work to actively shape regulations to ensure our success.
• Actively collaborate with internal partners to achieve best results.
• Actively collaborate with EMA members representing DTNA’s best interest.
• Interface to CARB, EPA, NHTSA, and ECCC for emissions topics.
• Drive innovation, change and continuous improvement.
• Focus on market needs and practice strong customer focus.
• Recruit talented engineering staff as needed.
• Motivate, inspire, and develop top talent by utilizing a continuous feedback culture and transparent communication.
• Actively promote transcending compliance culture within the organization.
• Manage and plan departmental budget, including external resources funding.
• Domestic travel will be required to support face to face meeting with EPA, CARB and EMA members.
• Some international travel is possible.

Benefits

• We Take Care of Our Team What You Drive at DTNA Product Integrity - Emissions strongly believes that people are our most important asset and critical to the success of DTNA.
• We lead our teams with an emphasis on their development and well-being, confident that the best work comes from teams that are inclusive, empathetic, and collaborative in their approach.
• We strive to be the best coaching leaders we can possibly be.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees