Senior Certification & Compliance Engineer

About the role:

The Certification & Compliance Engineer is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance and successful certification of heavy-duty engines across multiple markets. This role holds global responsibility for emission regulations of legacy engine platforms and regional responsibility (Latin America) for all emission levels, including Euro VI.

This position acts as the project focal point for certification and compliance, supporting powertrain development and industrialization projects by planning, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting all regulatory activities related to exhaust emissions.

The role also supports interactions with Type Approval Authorities, technical services, and regulatory bodies, and contributes to the continuous monitoring and interpretation of Brazilian emission legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Certification Management
•    Act as the point of contact for Certification & Compliance within assigned engine and vehicle projects.
•    Manage certification and compliance activities across engineering, testing, manufacturing, and project management teams.
•    Plan, track, and manage certification schedules, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
•    Support project teams to ensure compliance requirements are met at each development phase.
•    Prepare and present certification and compliance status at project gates, recommending go / no-go decisions to Project Management Engineering (PME) and Engineering Quality Management.

Regulatory Compliance & Technical Support:
•    Support the interpretation and application of Brazilian exhaust emission regulations (e.g., PROCONVE and related standards), and of United Nations regulations up to Euro V.
•    Maintenance of Facility Appraisal and ISO 17025 compliance of Volvo Curitiba Engine facilities.
•    Communicate regulatory requirements clearly and consistently to Powertrain Industrial organization.
•    Monitor regulatory updates, assess potential impacts, and ensure timely internal dissemination.
•    Support regulatory impact analysis during product changes, industrial modifications, and engineering updates.

Interface with Authorities & External Stakeholders
•    Support interactions with Type Approval Authorities and technical services related to engine certification.
•    Assist in the preparation and submission of certification documentation and technical files.
•    Participate in meetings with regulatory agencies and contribute to technical discussions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
•    Represent Certification & Compliance in project forums such as PIL, PMR, and issue-resolution meetings.
•    Support problem-solving activities related to certification risks, deviations, and regulatory concerns.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related disciplines).

Experience
•    Relevant experience in engineering, certification, regulatory compliance, project coordination, testing, or powertrain development.
•    Previous exposure to emission legislation, engine testing, or type approval processes is desirable.

Technical & Professional Skills
•    Basic to intermediate knowledge of Brazilian exhaust emission regulations (e.g., PROCONVE).
•    Project coordination and organizational skills.
•    Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented working approach.
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic project environment.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Languages
•    Portuguese – fluent (mandatory)
•    English – fluent (mandatory)

Behavioral Competencies
•    High level of professional integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality.
•    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
•    Proactive attitude, ownership mindset, and continuous improvement orientation.
•    Ability to interact professionally with external stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

What Volvo Group Offers:

• Health and Well-being for You and Your Family:
• Medical and dental insurance plans;
• On-site medical clinic;
• Pharmacy assistance program;
• Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology);
• Sick leave assistance;
• Childcare allowance;
• Special education allowance;
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.

Meals:

• Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location).

Transportation:

• Company-provided shuttle transportation.

Financial Security:

• Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
• Private pension plan – Vikingprev;
• Life insurance.

Convenience and Quality of Life:

• Volvo Association Club;
• Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.

* * Benefits are granted in accordance with legal eligibility requirements and internal company policies.

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm Apriori

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.