Emissions Certification Leader – Engine & Vehicle Compliance

PACCAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an Emissions Compliance Certification Manager to lead the company’s emissions certification programs for engines, powertrains and vehicles, coordinating with EPA, CARB and international regulators.

This role directs cross-functional teams across Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and PACCAR Technical Center, ensuring timely documentation, audits, and reporting for compliance and credits.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Resourceful in communicating complex technical issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage PACCAR engine, powertrain and vehicle certification with EPA and CARB.
• Oversee and prepare documentation, coordinating interpretations of regulatory requirements in certification plans.
• Lead staff in coordination with DAF’s Homologation and Product Development teams and the PACCAR Technical Center to create and submit certification and running change documentation for PACCAR engines, powertrains and vehicles.
• Manage Effectivity dates with engine and truck plants for MY Changeover.
• Conduct engine and truck audits during MY Changeover.
• Manage emissions compliance credit and production volume reporting for 90-, 180-, 270-day with EPA, CARB and ECCC for PACCAR powertrains and vehicles.
• Work with Kenworth and Peterbilt Greenhouse Gas Teams, Safety and Compliance, Engineering, and Marketing teams to support GHG certification and compliance reporting for vehicles with EPA, CARB, ECCC and NHTSA.
• Participate in meetings with EPA, CARB, NHTSA and ECCC staff.
• Manage preparation and reporting of quarterly Credit Reserve Board meeting and memo.
• Manage certification fee payments.
• Manage engine and vehicle test exemptions approval, clearing and reporting to EPA, CARB.
• Lead presentations for the PACCAR Emissions Compliance Review Board.
• Maintain knowledge base and documentation of engine and vehicle emissions regulations.
• Interact with technical and business stakeholders to disseminate information, educate, and support development of compliant business systems.
• Represent PACCAR in associations such as Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA).
• Disseminate association information within PACCAR and develop PACCAR positions, in coordination with ECO management.
• Supervise and develop the Emissions Compliance staff for the completion of all required tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

PACCAR is seeking an Emissions Compliance Certification Manager to lead the company’s emissions certification programs for engines, powertrains and vehicles, coordinating with EPA, CARB and international regulators.

This role directs cross-functional teams across Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and PACCAR Technical Center, ensuring timely documentation, audits, and reporting for compliance and credits.