Senior Regulatory Compliance and Certification Engineer (Safety)

The role

This person will support the Regulatory Affairs & Certification department on safety regulatory, certification, and compliance matters for light-duty vehicles. They will manage information submissions, research safety legislation, and coordinate safety testing.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate information submission concerning safety compliance and consumer ratings.
• Support the development of vehicle safety regulatory forecasts.
• Research, investigate, and benchmark competitors' components and safety performance.
• Research, track and report on federal and state legislation and regulations related to vehicle safety.
• Monitor and report on emerging trends and regulations on advanced in-vehicle technologies.
• Interact with entities including NHTSA, IIHS, NTSB, Consumer Reports, and other manufacturers.
• Ensure items of importance to Mitsubishi Motors are reported on in a timely manner.
• Prepare and seek Manager approval for release of work products on light-duty vehicle safety matters.
• Support analysis and strategic recommendations to MMC on US regulatory activities.
• Represent MRDA/MMC at US industry vehicle safety committees and workgroups.

Required qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree (automotive related) or equivalent.
• 5+ years of automotive development or equivalent experience.
• Competent in one or more automotive regulatory, compliance & certification domains.
• General understanding of two or more additional automotive regulatory, compliance & certification domains.
• Computer literacy, particularly word-processing and spreadsheet ability; other Microsoft Office products; and Internet research.
• Proven research abilities.

Nice to have

• Active or passive safety

Benefits

• Ongoing employee development programs
• Community Relations initiatives
• Range of employee benefits

Before you apply

• Expect to hear from us within 7 business days.

About the company

Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America, Inc. (MRDA) is a key subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors North America dedicated to driving innovation and adapting global vehicles for the US market. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, MRDA's team of specialists focuses on monitoring technology trends, conducting market validation tests, and ensuring regulatory compliance.