Associate Engineer Sr - Certification
 Volkswagen Group of America | |
 United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills | |
 Nov 02, 2024 | |
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Primary Location
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United States-Michigan-Auburn Hills
Description
Role Summary: 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. Role Responsibilities: Emission Certification Submission & Analysis - (70%) * 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
Qualifications: Years of Experience:
Education - Required
Education - Desired:
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. | |