Product Regulatory Affairs Engineer I

Daimler Truck North America

Product Regulatory Affairs Engineer responsible for investigating emissions defects and ensuring compliance for vehicle components. Collaborates cross-functionally to manage regulatory documentation and defect reporting.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $71,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Compile and distribute required defect reporting to regulatory agencies for emission related vehicle components
Analyze warranty data for relevant components trending upward toward or above the regulatory reporting thresholds
Utilize predictive modeling to identify and define where components maybe affecting emissions warranty and reporting obligations
Work cross functionally to investigate, monitor, document, and report any discovered emission related defects
Draft recall and campaign notification together with Quality and Service department and publish to the regulatory agencies
Ensures defect reports and recall documents are in compliance with external regulations and internal standards
Ensure data is complete and accurate per the regulatory requirements
Interprets and evaluates proposed regulations and advises management on impact to the organization regarding Warranty and Aftermarket Parts requirements
Implements and audits processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards
Evaluate Aftermarket parts relevance for emissions together with responsible component engineers
Provide advice to development and/or marketing teams on product changes, quality testing requirements, product labelling, literature, and advertising
Document and track Aftermarket parts decisions regarding development and validation
Prepare and submit certification documentation as needed for Aftermarket parts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited university and 0-2 years relevant industry experience, is required.
Familiarity with root cause analysis
Knowledge of Problem solving methodologies
Experience with predictive modeling/statistics/trend analysis
Experience working in a project team and collaborating with others
Ability to execute independently
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
Strong PC skills including MS Office and database tools.
An attached resume is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

predictive modelingstatisticstrend analysisroot cause analysisproblem solving methodologiesdata analysisdefect reportingregulatory compliancewarranty analysisemissions testing

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationindependent executionteamworkadvisory skillsdocumentationmonitoring

Certifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering