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:

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

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

Ø CAFE regulations (CFR Title 49)

Ø Conventional Powertrain Technologies

Ø Vehicle Electrification Technologies

Ø Coastdown/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

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.