Emission Certification & Compliance Test Operations Manager
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)'s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking a Certification and Compliance Manager for the emission test team at the Superior Township facility in Michigan, just east of Ann Arbor. HATCI's Certification & Compliance Team helps support Hyundai and Kia vehicles meeting the challenging environmental, and emissions standards at the federal, state, and local levels, through certification & in-use testing.
The Certification & Compliance Test Manager is responsible for overseeing the emission certification & compliance test team and in-use procurement team. The emission certification & compliance test team is responsible for the following: Cert Localization testing, EPA confirmatory testing, IUVP/IUCP in-use testing, emission investigation testing, EPA/CARB in-use surveillance testing, coast-down audit testing, PEMS RDE validation, and pre-IUVP durability fleet emission validation. Testing includes EV, PHEV, HEV and ICE technologies, and certification EDV, FEDV, EVAP, DDV.
The in-use procurement team is responsible for procuring Hyundai / Genesis / Kia owner vehicles for the in-use verification program, in-use confirmatory program, or emission compliance investigations. Mailings, responses, owner communications including scheduling are handled in-house. The procurement team covers Ann Arbor MI, Chino CA, and CO (TRP) for high altitude.
The test operations manager needs to be knowledgeable in compliance & certification test practices, emission test practices, current & future regulatory requirements, CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) & CCR (Code of California Regulation).
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Responsible for managing emissions & fuel economy testing for the Certification and Compliance Team.
Responsible for managing In-Use Procurement Team
Responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the team's budgets
A proven disciplined and organized leader capable of delivering results; strengthening the team; and communicating effectively
Data Analysis involves assessment of test results and other data from areas such as certification, in-use compliance, fleet emissions durability, PEMS, emission investigations, coast-down
Set and monitor annual goals for each team and induvial team member
Conduct annual performance reviews
Develop and maintain test processes to ensure proper execution of official EPA and CARB testing. Proactively follow up on all issues related to this topic.
Review federal and state regulations related to EPA and CARB test procedures. Ensure that current processes meet all requirements and assist management to address any discrepancies.
Be capable of understanding powertrain and emission control system testing operations and be highly capable of quickly understanding and interpreting technical problems and issues as represented in testing system problems.
Create and present technical reports as assigned.
Perform additional projects assigned.
Exceptional organization and communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary for this position. Conflict resolution between test requestors and test entities would be another critical factor in this role
Travel up to 15% of time domestically and internationally is possible.
Qualifications and Requirements
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with upper management, executive staff, and peers.
Demonstrated knowledge of the certification process, including automotive certification testing, automotive engineering principles and operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle test & emission regulations, such as CFR 40 Parts 86, 600, and 1066, or a clear understanding of capability necessary to review, interpret, and apply such regulations. Including Tier 4 Multipollutant & ACC2 new rule making.
Automotive manufacturing knowledge beneficial
Engine system and engine management operation knowledge beneficial
Working knowledge of HEV / PHEV / BEV would be beneficial.
Working knowledge of ETAS (INCA) and/or CAN DB tools would be beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, high integrity and ethical behavior.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
Skills and Knowledege
Emission certification or compliance test practices
In-Use procurement practices
CFR & CCR
1066 knowledge
Tier 4 / LEV 4 knowledge
Emission test report quality assurance knowledge
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Bachelors In Engineering (Electrical, Automotive, or Mechanical preferred)
Leading or managing people with emission test projects and customer service
5+yr. US emission certification testing or emission compliance testing
5+yr. emission lab testing
3+yr. IUVP (in-use)
PEMS / RDE experience
Coast-down experience
Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
A global environment that fosters diversity
Competitive... For full info follow application link.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.
