Autocar Trucks · 4 days ago
Compliance Engineer
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAutocar, LLC is a manufacturer of severe-duty vocational trucks based in Birmingham, AL. The Compliance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all Autocar vehicles meet federal, state, and international safety and environmental standards while supporting regulatory compliance initiatives and managing documentation processes for recalls and service campaigns.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and interpret Federal (e.g. EPA, NHTSA, FMCSA), state (e.g., ACT and OMNIBUS opt-in states like CA, OR, NY, etc.), and international compliance standards
Track dynamic regulatory changes, such as ACT and OMNIBUS amendments, EPA Phase 3 GHG/NOx developments, and new climate reporting requirements
Serve as a subject matter expert on FMVSS/NHTSA and emissions-related frameworks
Prepare and submit timely annual certification applications to EPA and CARB for Certificates of Conformity for each vehicle family planned for sale in the upcoming model year
Manage the implementation of newly approved requirements from EPA and CARB, such as updated emissions-related labeling standards
Prepare and submit timely reports for EPA, CARB, NHTSA, and Transport Canada, including: Recall and service campaigns, as well as various emissions-related reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual). Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) support documentation (e.g., infrastructure efforts, dealer training, etc.). Climate-related Financial Risk Act and other state-specific reports
Manage Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) system to align with compliance and recall tracking needs
Manage vehicle Regulatory labeling, including NHTSA and Emissions-related label requirements
Assist Engineering and IT teams with implementing and tracking compliance requirements across the product lifecycle
Analyze recall trends and notify functional groups of any compliance risks
Ensure bulletins, recall notices, and service campaigns are published to external platforms in coordination with IT
Work closely with corporate attorneys to publish legal documents and maintain audit-ready records
Partner with Sales, Service, and Customer Support to enable smooth vehicle export/import based on recall status
Contribute to discussions on funding opportunities (e.g., HVIP, CORE) and support registration documentation processes for such programs
Conduct internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate procedures
Maintain process compliance and document improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (minimum); technical or engineering discipline preferred
At least 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance, quality, or engineering role
Experience in preparing and managing recall and compliance reports for agencies like NHTSA and Transport Canada
Familiarity with emissions reporting, including GHG and NOx tracking, ACT compliance, and certification submissions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with NX CAD, TeamCenter, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop is a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Working knowledge of FMVSS/NHTSA standards and Cummins data- and reporting portals
Familiarity with EPA and CARB certification and reporting portals
Experience with vehicle labeling, emissions certification databases, and regulatory data reporting
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and time management skills
Self-starter mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
Detail oriented with a penchant for accuracy
Clear communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to coordinate across technical and legal disciplines
Company
Autocar Trucks
Autocar is the only American truck manufacturer focused on trucks for severe-duty vocational applications.
201-500 employees
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