Product Regulatory Affairs Engineer 2

Inside the Role

As a Product Regulatory Affairs Engineer II, you will support emissions compliance and certification activities for on-highway and non-road products throughout their lifecycle. This role works across multiple regulatory programs to help ensure products, documentation, and business processes comply with applicable federal, state, and international requirements.

The Product Integrity Emissions Compliance team serves as a key link between engineering, business, and regulatory stakeholders, helping the organization navigate evolving emissions requirements while maintaining compliance and supporting product development objectives. The successful candidate will support certification activities, regulatory reporting, emissions compliance investigations, emissions testing programs, and product labeling requirements while collaborating with engineering, product integrity, manufacturing, service, and other cross-functional teams. Responsibilities may include coordinating regulatory documentation and submissions, monitoring and interpreting regulatory requirements, supporting in-use vehicle emissions measurement activities, and communicating compliance impacts to stakeholders. This position will support initiatives that ensure continued regulatory compliance and process effectiveness while helping the organization meet its obligations with agencies such as EPA, CARB, ECCC, and other applicable regulatory authorities.

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

• Support emissions certification and compliance activities for on-highway and non-road engine programs, including activities with regulatory agencies such as EPA, CARB, ECCC, and other applicable authorities.
• Develop, maintain, and track emissions-related product and exemption labels and associated compliance documentation.
• Prepare, review, submit, and maintain regulatory documentation, notifications, applications, reports, and records required to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory and certification requirements.
• Interpret existing and proposed regulatory requirements, communicate compliance obligations and potential business impacts to stakeholders, and support the development and continuous improvement of processes used to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to evaluate product changes, certification requirements, and regulatory compliance impacts.
• Support emissions testing and in-use vehicle measurement programs, including planning, data review, reporting, and follow-up actions as required.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries and agency audits, inspections, and information requests.
• Provide regulatory compliance support and guidance for product development, certification, labeling, and lifecycle management activities.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of engineering-related experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, regulations, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard business tools.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have 

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience in emissions compliance, certification, regulatory affairs, product compliance, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience working with EPA, CARB, ECCC, or other regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge of heavy-duty engine, vehicle, or non-road emissions regulations and certification requirements.

• Experience supporting emissions testing, certification applications, compliance reporting, or regulatory submissions.

• Familiarity with emissions labeling requirements and compliance documentation processes.

• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Engineering or a related discipline.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.