Regulatory Compliance Manager

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Chino (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical premiums

Disability + life insurance

Generous PTO

Diversity in global environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement benefits

HSA / FSA access

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Chino, California is seeking an Emissions and OBD Compliance Manager to lead the Regulation & Certification team's efforts in meeting federal and state environmental standards.

You will direct daily activities, manage investigations, and ensure on-time regulatory submissions for emissions and OBD programs. The role requires a strong technical background in emissions, OBD regulations, and project leadership, with a track record of overseeing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study, or Master’s Degree in Business Administration
• 10+ years of engineering experience
• 5+ years of emissions and/or OBD development or compliance experience
• Preferred: 2+ years of managerial or project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of emissions certification and/or compliance processes
• Experience with vehicle emission testing (40 CFR §1066) and environmental regulations (40 CFR §85 and §86)
• Basic understanding of vehicle OBD system and regulations (13 CCR §1968.2 and/or §1971.1)
• Strong analytical skills and data‑driven decision‑making abilities
• Proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently
• Preferred automotive regulatory agency experience

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Emissions and OBD Compliance team members located in HATCI’s Chino facility
• Supervise mandatory compliance reporting processes and review/approve material for submission
• Lead/support internal emissions and OBD compliance investigations
• Manage test budgets and evaluation vehicle administration
• Review remedial action documents prepared to address in-use compliance issues
• Communicate with product development to drive external investigations to resolution for any issues identified in compliance testing
• Interface with regulatory agency representatives to provide updates on compliance activities
• Conduct regular alignment meetings with all stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure compliance issues are addressed in a timely manner

Skills

Emissions compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Data analysis

Vehicle testing

OBD knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's in ME/EE or MBA

Job description

Job description:

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)’s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking an Emissions and OBD Compliance Manager for our team at the Chino facility in California. HATCI’s Emissions and OBD Compliance Team helps support Hyundai and Kia vehicles in meeting the challenging environmental and emissions standards at the federal and state levels, through certification and in-use testing. The Emissions and OBD Compliance manager is responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of the Compliance Engineers at the Chino facility, managing investigations into potential compliance issues, ensuring on-time submission for mandatory regulatory compliance reports, and communicating timely status updates to the Regulation and Certification Department leadership.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Emissions and OBD Compliance team members located in HATCI’s Chino facility
• Supervise mandatory compliance reporting processes and review/approve material for submission
• Lead/support internal emissions and OBD compliance investigations
• Manage test budgets and evaluation vehicle administration
• Review remedial action documents prepared to address in-use compliance issues
• Communicate with product development to drive external investigations to resolution for any issues identified in compliance testing
• Interface with regulatory agency representatives to provide updates on compliance activities
• Conduct regular alignment meetings with all stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure compliance issues are addressed in a timely manner

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study, or Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Related Industry Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of engineering experience
• 5+ years of emissions and/or OBD development or compliance experience
• Preferred: 2+ years of managerial or project management experience

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge of emissions certification and/or compliance processes
• Experience with vehicle emission testing (40 CFR §1066) and environmental regulations (40 CFR §85 and §86)
• Basic understanding of vehicle OBD system and regulations (13 CCR §1968.2 and/or §1971.1)
• Strong analytical skills and data‑driven decision‑making abilities
• Proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently
• Preferred automotive regulatory agency experience

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• 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
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• California Salary Range $155,000 - $170,000

OTHER DETAILS

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.HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran.VEVRAAFederal contractor.