When you join Daimler, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow. Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis.

We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industry’s technology trendsetter. Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture. Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road. That’s because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customer’s experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future.

Job Overview
The Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department (CRA) oversees all product-related compliance and certification issues for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
In this crucial role as the Engineering Manager in Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, you will lead a team responsible for identifying safety defects across DTNA's entire product line. You will work cross-functionally across many different engineering fields ranging from Chassis to Mechatronics, exposing you to a wide variety of experience and knowledge. You will also have the exciting opportunity to become one of the few experts in the field in Defect investigations and Early Warning Reporting. You will represent CRA before upper management, giving you an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and accelerate your career.
Safe and clean vehicles save lives. Apply today and help DTNA drive the future of safety and innovation!
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct team responsible for safety and emissions defect and noncompliance investigations for DTNA, Detroit, TBB, and FCCC

- Represent DTNA before government agencies such as NHTSA, FMCSA, NTSB, FMCSA and Transport Canada

- Ensure requirements of Consent Order are met as it relates to the Safety Evaluation List (SEL), quarterly reviews and process improvements.

- Plan and led TCT (recall decision making meeting) and prepare reviews for Vehicle Recall Committee (VRC)

- Develop policies and processes to improve safety and emission defect process

- Respond to government inquiries and investigations related to motor vehicle safety

- Ensure all required submittals to regulatory agencies are completed and on time (recall notices, owner’s letter, recall completion rates)

- Work with internal and external counsel, as needed.

- Represent DTNA in internal global meetings and external industry discussions

- Some travel required