Fuel Economy & Compliance Specialist

Role Summary

Lead Green House Gas (GHG) and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) compliance strategy implementation and customer facing fuel economy label strategy implementation, by working cross-functionally with teams in US and in Europe.

Requires thorough understanding of US GHG / CAFE / Labeling regulations and requires strategic thinking to lead all activities related to strategy implementation.

Role Responsibilities :

Fuel Economy and GHG execution strategy 80%

• Responsible for optimization of sub-configurations and testing strategy
• Responsible for creating scenarios with sub-configurations have to align with the defined framework of regulatory requirements conditions
• Responsible to evaluate feasibility of optimal sub-configuration grouping for test measurements
• Lead the regionally specific Green House Gas (GHG) and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) compliance strategy implementation by working cross-functionally with teams in US and in Europe to optimize regional GHG and CAFE compliance in order to set the corporate portfolio strategy for future compliance.
• Utilize various analytical methods in order to conduct GHG and CAFE compliance analysis on scenarios regarding vehicle portfolio, government regulations, and powertrain / technology proposals to positively influence VW group decisions
• Lead the design and implement Excel / IT evaluation tools to handle various scenarios related to vehicle Volumes, Footprints, Fleet classifications, Fuel Economy values (Impact of Litmus on customer facing fuel economy values), Off-Cycle credits, ZEV credits, financials for the US portfolio programs
• Work closely with the Technical Conformity / Certification teams to achieve alignment between the FE / GHG strategy and implementation
• Possess a detailed understanding of regional compliance in order to make solutions and potential roadblocks visible and improve the cost of corporate compliance
• Possess a detail understanding of setting strategy and making solutions in order to identify and prevent future roadblocks
• Oversee analysis and distillation of key points intended for Senior Leadership Team and directly influence corporate CAFE / GHG compliance strategy

Special Projects (20%)

• Respond to technical inquiries from internal organizations on fuel economy / GHG data
• Process documents creation

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Years of Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in Fuel Economy, GHG fleet compliance / strategy at an OEM
• 7+ years of automotive industry experience

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering / Math / Physics - required
• Master’s Degree Engineering / Math / Physics - desired

Skills :

• Analytical and conceptual thinking Using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Computer skills Advanced level knowledge of Excel to make solutions and potential roadblocks visible using excel tools like pivot tables is required
• Communication Interpersonal, presentation and written
• Influencing and negotiation skills

Specialized Skills - Required :

Thorough understanding of

ØUS certification regulations (CFR Title 40 - Part 600 and Part 86 / Part 1066)

ØCAFE regulations (CFR Title 49)

ØConventional Powertrain Technologies

ØVehicle Electrification Technologies

ØCoastdown / Roadload / Vehicle Demand Energy concepts

Experience in developing fleet level regulatory compliance strategy

Specialized Skills - Desired :

• Vehicle Integration / Powertrain Synthesis / Powertrain calibration background
• DFSS certification
• Competitive analysis background

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 U.S. and European locations
30+ days ago