Compliance Engineer

Description

Autocar, LLC headquartered in Birmingham, AL, a manufacturer of severe-duty vocational trucks carrying the first specialized truck brand in North America, is the only American-owned and operated original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of trucks. Autocar’s severe-duty vocational trucks provide customers with the perfect tool for their jobs with the most uptime, support, and impact on their bottom line. Autocar collaborates with customers to build trucks to their exact specifications and needs. Autocar’s purpose-built severe-duty refuse truck lines include the Class 6-8 ACMD cabover, Class 8 ACX cabover and the DC-64 Class 8 conventional cab. Autocar recognizes that performance and uptime are everything and offers every customer 24/7 access to its ALWAYS UP® direct factory support center staffed by expert technicians who engineer and build Autocar’s trucks. Autocar promises to provide trucks that deliver the best value, provide the best service, and provide a complete solution for customers’ needs.

Summary:

The Compliance Engineer plays a critical role in supporting Autocar’s regulatory compliance initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring that all Autocar vehicles meet federal, state, and international safety and environmental standards. The Compliance Engineer will maintain detailed awareness of emissions-related changes, support emissions reporting and certifications, lead the documentation process for recalls and service campaigns, liaise with outside counsel & regulatory bodies and collaborate across departments to protect the company’s compliance posture.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Research & Interpretation

• 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.

Annual Certification

• 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.

Compliance Reporting & Documentation

• 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.

Product & Service Support

• 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.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• 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.

Quality Assurance & Audits

• Conduct internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate procedures.
• Maintain process compliance and document improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate’s degree (minimum); technical or engineering discipline preferred.

Experience:

• 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.

Skills:

• 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.

Work Environment: Ex. Office setting and plant environment

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.
• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Legal and Compliance Statements

At-Will Employment:

This job description does not create a contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will employment relationship. Employment with the company is voluntary and may be terminated at will by either the employee or the company, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

Job Duties Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Autocar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compliance with Laws and Policies:
The employee must adhere to all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as all company policies and procedures.

Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance):
Autocar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodations should contact Human Resources.

Confidentiality and Data Protection:

Employees are expected to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and comply with company policies regarding data protection and proprietary information, in accordance with applicable laws.

Non-Exhaustive List of Duties:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.