Engineering - Compliance Reporting

Volkswagen Group of America

United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills

Nov 02, 2024

Primary Location - United States-Michigan-Auburn Hills

Description

Role Summary: Brief summary which describes nature and level of work

This role is the lead to coordinate technical fleet compliance reports for VW Group in US and Canadian markets and to oversee the submission of such. This includes ensuring that all the technical data for fleet reporting requirements are collected, assembled, verified and validated prior to submission to regulatory agencies in the US and in Canada.

This position also participates in regulatory monitoring and development of environmental/emissions regulations for mobile sources.

Role Responsibilities: List essential functions in order of importance; include percentage of time spent performing each function (total should equal 100%)

Compliance Reporting (60%)

* Leads various working teams between EEO and the VW Brands in Europe for the creation and verification of compliance reporting data

* Leads the compilation, validation and reporting activities Fleet Compliance reports (e.g., Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV), Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), Greenhouse Gas (GHG)) to US Federal and State Agencies (e.g., CARB) for VW Group in accordance with all regulatory requirements

* Leads US and Canadian working groups that generate and validate the technical data required to claim Air Conditioning (AC) and Off Cycle credits in accordance with CAFE and GHG requirements

* Maintains Averaging Banking and Trading of Credit mechanisms of various fleet compliance mandates, including assisting in credit trading discussions

* Performs multi-eye reviews of data submitted for various Fleet Emission Compliance reports (e.g., NMOG + NOx, Criteria Pollutants, Canadian Fuel Consumption Guide (VEERR))

* Leads the collection of data submitted to Canadian Fuel Consumption Guide (VEERR) or performs (as required) performs multi-eye reviews of peer generated data

* Inputs VW Group compliance and fuel economy data into government databases

* Leads the assembling and review of Monroney/fuel economy labels for the Volkswagen Group including submission of calculation to the appropriate government agencies and product groups or performs (as required) performs multi-eye reviews of peer generated data

Regulatory Monitoring and Development (30%)

Performs the following regulatory activities under the guidance of EEO's Lead R-VKO (regional regulatory coordinator):

* Participates in regulatory monitoring and development topics with focus on Compliance reporting related regulations (e.g., GHG, CAFE, ZEV)

* Interacts with internal Volkswagen Group stakeholders to help coordinate and establish technical positions related to future regulations and associated test procedures

* Conducts in-depth reviews of complex regulations as needed to develop well documented interpretations

* Participates in relevant technical working groups and policy activities to represent the interests of the VWGoA

* Supports the development of premise documents

Cross-departmental and Special Projects (10%)

* Represents EEO in various VW Group led working groups and steering committees for fleet compliance

* Communicates the US and Canadian Fleet compliance status to internal stakeholders in the US, Canada and Europe

* Responsible for compiling, validating and reporting of data for VW AG's Decarbonization Index (DKI) report

* Supports special projects with focus on fleet compliance and strategy

* Supports other teams with reporting requirements, e.g.,

o Updates and maintains Emissions Defect Reporting (EDR) database

o Gathers data and creates EWIR (Emission Warranty Information Report) quarterly reports for the Audi/VW/Bentley and Lamborghini brands

Qualifications

Education:
Required:

Bachelor's Degree (preferable Engineering, Information Systems, Automotive Technology, or related field)

Desired:

Master's Degree (preferable Engineering, Business, Automotive Technology, or IT Project Management)

Experience:
5+ Years of Related Experience

General Skills:
* Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
* Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
* Computer skills - knowledge of word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and data management software
* Integration - joining people, processes or systems
* Influencing and negotiation skills
* Problem solving
* Resource management

Special Skills (Required):

* Thorough understanding of Greenhouse Gas, Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and various criteria emissions regulations

* Thorough understanding of emissions and Fuel economy testing/laboratory procedures.

Thorough understanding of Averaging Banking and Trading flexibilities under various fleet

Specialized Skills (Desired):

* Understanding of the Volkswagen Group product line, including vehicle types, body styles, model numbers, engine types.

* High level of expertise in 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 workweek).

Must be available to contact colleagues at 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.