Emissions Compliance Expert (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and documentation required by regulators for demonstration of initial and lifetime compliance:
• Requirements for certification and extended documentation material according to MARPOL Annex VI updates
• Requirements for certification / approval for products subject to other regulations (EPA, country-specific provisions applying to stationary engines, …)
• Translate regulatory requirements into development actions:
• Initiate and coordinate investigations into the establishment of reference emission levels for the existing product and technology portfolio
• Support the assessment of the potential for emissions reduction of new technologies
• Ensure the proper consideration of regulatory requirements in the development and implementation of engine tuning concepts
• Support Senior Expert Regulatory Affairs in:
• Establishment of WinGD position towards further development of emissions standards by regulators
• Negotiation with other industry stakeholders for aligning on common position in this context
• Lobbying for WinGD / common industry position in discussions with other relevant stakeholders and with regulatory bodies such as the IMO

Accountabilities:

• Target-oriented compliance documentation and certification guidance for engine manufacturers
• Engine tuning concepts compliant with regulatory provisions

Requirements

General Skills and competencies:

• Strong communication and networking skills

Good teamplayer but also willing and able to work independently

• Structured way of working
• Good powers of comprehension, specifically with respect to implications of regulatory text on technology and vice versa

Professional Skills:

• Good understanding of engine performance and emissions: Fundamentals of combustion and emissions formation, correlation of design / operational features / parameters and key performance characteristics / emissions
• Knowledge of large two-stroke engine technology, including tools and technologies applied in the development of such engines
• Good understanding of regulatory processes and ability to extract relevant information from regulatory text / draft meaningful regulatory text
• Relevant experience (three years or more) in product development and / or engineering environment
• Professional experience in regulatory affairs management welcome

Languages:

• English
• German

Education:

• MSc in Engineering or similar

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities

We kindly ask you to send us your complete application, including an updated CV, diplomas/certificates and a letter of reference.