NA Vehicle PCP Emissions Compliance Engineer

PACCAR; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an Emissions Compliance Engineer to drive regulatory compliance across North American vehicle programs within the PCP lifecycle. The role ensures timely market compliance and reduces regulatory risk.

The Emissions Compliance Operations team collaborates with global counterparts and internal stakeholders to integrate compliance into the PCP process from start to finish, reporting to theOperations Manager.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering, certification, homologation or compliance experience in automotive/heavy-duty.
• Experience in a PMO or project management environment; PMP preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing abilities with stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate evolving regulatory environments and provide practical solutions.
• Understanding EPA/CARB regulations and related emissions topics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage Emissions Compliance deliverables for active Vehicle PCP projects, attending program meetings and coordinating requirements.
• Partner with Regulatory Engineering to monitor emerging rules and impacts on compliance.
• Maintain an inventory of compliance-related processes; ensure they are current and effective.
• Support PCP process development and continuous improvement for Vehicle Division and global processes.
• Lead stakeholder discussions to gather input and drive process updates.
• Collaborate with Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF QC teams to audit compliance processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support Emissions Compliance objectives.
• Provide regular status updates on PCP compliance activities, risks, and deliverables.
• This position requires travel up to 5% and is 100% onsite.

Skills

PMO experience

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Project

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

PACCAR Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in commercial vehicles, financial services, and customer service, with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

Department Information

The Emissions Compliance department consists of approximately 46 professionals who work with environmental regulatory agencies to manage engine emissions and vehicle GHG compliance. Each year, we perform compliance and regulatory tests on more than 1,000 on-board diagnostics and prepare more than 15,000 pages of documentation per engine to ensure PACCAR's engines comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) regulations.

Location: Kenworth HQ, Peterbilt HQ, PTC Mt. Vernon, or Michigan

Requisition Summary

Join the Emissions Compliance team to drive regulatory compliance across all North American vehicle programs as the Vehicle Product Creation Process (PCP) Emissions Compliance Engineer for North American projects. This position ensures timely market compliance and reduces regulatory risk.

The Emissions Compliance Operations team consists of three professionals and ensures Emissions Compliance is integrated into the PCP lifecycle from start to finish. A counterpart to this role, located at DAF, focuses on the Global Powertrain PCP. Together, these roles ensure Emissions Compliance support across all major PACCAR programs and products. These positions report to the Emissions Compliance Operations Manager.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage Emissions Compliance deliverables for active Vehicle PCP projects by participating in program management meetings and coordinating requirements across the Emissions Compliance team.


• Partner with Regulatory Engineering to monitor emerging regulatory requirements and identify potential impacts to compliance processes early.


• Maintain an inventory of compliance-related business processes and ensure they are current, effective, and aligned with best practices.


• Support PCP process development and continuous improvement activities for Vehicle Division and global processes.


• Lead stakeholder discussions to gather process-user input and drive process creation or updates through completion.


• Collaborate with Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF quality and reliability teams to audit compliance-related processes.


• Work effectively with cross-functional teams across the global organization to support Emissions Compliance objectives.


• Provide regular status updates on PCP compliance activities, risks, and deliverables to the broader compliance team.


• This position requires the ability to travel up to 5%.


• PACCAR currently requires 100% onsite work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related engineering, certification, homologation, or compliance experience in the automotive or heavy-duty vehicle industry.


• Experience working within a PMO or project management organization; PMP certification preferred. Kenworth or Peterbilt PMO experience is a plus.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar project management software.


• Proven ability to develop structure and drive clarity in evolving regulatory environments.


• Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly in business and engineering terms and develop practical proposed solutions.


• Understanding of EPA and CARB greenhouse gas vehicle emissions regulations. Awareness of heavy-duty truck fuel-efficiency technologies, such as aerodynamics, is helpful.


• Content management and process development experience preferred.

PACCAR Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match


• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement


• Comprehensive paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, with additional days provided based on seniority/years of service; 12 paid holidays; and sick time


• Tuition reimbursement for continued education


• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family


• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)


• Paid short- and long-term disability programs


• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance


• EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more

Additional Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including education, training, and experience. The salary range for the NA Vehicle PCP Emissions Compliance Engineer is $90,400-$141,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.