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Position Overview

The International Motors Product Homologation team is a critical part of the Certification and Compliance organization, dedicated to ensuring that our vehicles meet all applicable regulatory requirements. We ensure that the necessary evidence demonstrating compliance is meticulously maintained throughout the vehicle development process. The Product Homologation Product Engineer is an essential team member, playing a key role in driving the success of this mission.

This role represents Certification and Compliance on program teams that are implementing new technologies. The Product Engineer provides valuable regulatory expertise, identifies applicable regulations, assists with developing regulatory requirement validation plans, and reviews and approves compliance documentation. In addition to program-related responsibilities, the Product Engineer will act as the lead expert in assigned regulatory areas, contributing to regulatory program planning and strategy.

The position is also expected to foster continuous improvement, manage regulatory agency information requests and audits, mentor less experienced team members, and serve as a technical resource within the team.

Critically, the Product Engineer will uphold and demonstrate the values and principles of the International Way in all interactions and tasks.

Why Join Us?

As a Product Homologation Product Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our vehicles meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance, safety, and technological advancement. You will be part of a dynamic team that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor team members, and work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of the automotive industry, all while upholding the values of the International Way.

Responsibilities

+ Regulatory Identification: Identify relevant regulations that apply to programs implementing new technologies to ensure compliance.

+ Compliance Plan Development: Work closely with engineering teams to assist in developing plans that create and document evidence demonstrating the regulatory compliance of new technologies.

+ Compliance Documentation Management: Maintain a well-organized library of compliance documentation for assigned vehicle models and technology areas, ensuring all necessary regulatory evidence is up to date and easily accessible.

+ Product Change Monitoring: Actively monitor product changes to assess potential impacts on regulatory compliance, ensuring compliance documentation is updated when required.

+ Regulatory Agency Interaction: Manage requests from regulatory agencies and lead audits for assigned areas, ensuring the team meets compliance requirements and adheres to relevant regulations.

+ Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical leadership to the Product Homologation team, guiding and mentoring less experienced team members to foster their professional development.

+ Process Improvement: Identify areas where regulatory processes can be improved and implement ideas that streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

+ At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience

+ At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

OR

+ Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

+ At least 8 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience

+ At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

OR

+ PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

+ At least 5 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies or specialized technologies and/or computer science experience

+ At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

Additional Requirements

+ 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)

Desired Skills

+ Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of North American (US/Canada/Mexico) federal regulations and regulation interpretations for commercial vehicles.

+ State and Provincial Regulation Awareness: Awareness of North American state and provincial commercial vehicle regulations and their application.

+ Specification and Validation: Ability to create engineering specifications and develop validation procedures from regulatory text and guidelines.

+ Phase-Gate Program Management: Understanding of phase-gate program management principles and the ability to successfully manage assignments within this framework.

+ Emotional Intelligence: High level of emotional intelligence with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and individuals who have different working styles.

+ Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including handling occasional conflicting priorities.

+ Objective-Based Approach: Capable of receiving assignments in the form of objectives and determining how best to use available resources to meet those objectives.

+ Executive-Level Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions clearly and concisely to executive-level leadership.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.