Emission Certification & Compliance Test Operations Manager

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)'s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking a Certification and Compliance Manager for the emission test team at the Superior Township facility in Michigan, just east of Ann Arbor. HATCI's Certification & Compliance Team helps support Hyundai and Kia vehicles meeting the challenging environmental, and emissions standards at the federal, state, and local levels, through certification & in-use testing.

The Certification & Compliance Test Manager is responsible for overseeing the emission certification & compliance test team and in-use procurement team. The emission certification & compliance test team is responsible for the following: Cert Localization testing, EPA confirmatory testing, IUVP/IUCP in-use testing, emission investigation testing, EPA/CARB in-use surveillance testing, coast-down audit testing, PEMS RDE validation, and pre-IUVP durability fleet emission validation. Testing includes EV, PHEV, HEV and ICE technologies, and certification EDV, FEDV, EVAP, DDV.

The in-use procurement team is responsible for procuring Hyundai / Genesis / Kia owner vehicles for the in-use verification program, in-use confirmatory program, or emission compliance investigations. Mailings, responses, owner communications including scheduling are handled in-house. The procurement team covers Ann Arbor MI, Chino CA, and CO (TRP) for high altitude.

The test operations manager needs to be knowledgeable in compliance & certification test practices, emission test practices, current & future regulatory requirements, CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) & CCR (Code of California Regulation).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for managing emissions & fuel economy testing for the Certification and Compliance Team.
• Responsible for managing In-Use Procurement Team
• Responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the team's budgets
• A proven disciplined and organized leader capable of delivering results; strengthening the team; and communicating effectively
• Data Analysis involves assessment of test results and other data from areas such as certification, in-use compliance, fleet emissions durability, PEMS, emission investigations, coast-down
• Set and monitor annual goals for each team and induvial team member
• Conduct annual performance reviews
• Develop and maintain test processes to ensure proper execution of official EPA and CARB testing. Proactively follow up on all issues related to this topic.
• Review federal and state regulations related to EPA and CARB test procedures. Ensure that current processes meet all requirements and assist management to address any discrepancies.
• Be capable of understanding powertrain and emission control system testing operations and be highly capable of quickly understanding and interpreting technical problems and issues as represented in testing system problems.
• Create and present technical reports as assigned.
• Perform additional projects assigned.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary for this position. Conflict resolution between test requestors and test entities would be another critical factor in this role
• Travel up to 15% of time domestically and internationally is possible.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with upper management, executive staff, and peers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the certification process, including automotive certification testing, automotive engineering principles and operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle test & emission regulations, such as CFR 40 Parts 86, 600, and 1066, or a clear understanding of capability necessary to review, interpret, and apply such regulations. Including Tier 4 Multipollutant & ACC2 new rule making.
• Automotive manufacturing knowledge beneficial
• Engine system and engine management operation knowledge beneficial
• Working knowledge of HEV / PHEV / BEV would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of ETAS (INCA) and/or CAN DB tools would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, high integrity and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements.

Skills and Knowledege

• Emission certification or compliance test practices
• In-Use procurement practices
• CFR & CCR
• 1066 knowledge
• Tier 4 / LEV 4 knowledge
• Emission test report quality assurance knowledge

• Bachelors In Engineering (Electrical, Automotive, or Mechanical preferred)
• Leading or managing people with emission test projects and customer service
• 5+yr. US emission certification testing or emission compliance testing
• 5+yr. emission lab testing
• 3+yr. IUVP (in-use)
• PEMS / RDE experience
• Coast-down experience
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts