Vehicle Certification Engineer

Location: Allen Park, Michigan

Work Arrangement: Onsite, Full-Time

Position Type: Direct Hire

Target Start Date: January 2, 2027, with the possibility of an earlier start

Position Overview

Reliance One, Inc. is hiring a Vehicle Certification Engineer for one of our established automotive clients in Allen Park, Michigan. This position will coordinate light-duty vehicle emissions certification activities, including emissions testing, regulatory documentation, vehicle updates, and agency witness testing. The Vehicle Certification Engineer will work closely with internal project teams, regulatory agencies, and third-party organizations to support EPA and CARB compliance, homologation, and certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate test requests and analyze vehicle emissions test results.
• Coordinate vehicle updates, software reflashes, and troubleshooting activities.
• Coordinate witness testing with regulatory agencies and third parties.
• Support EPA confirmatory testing and other required certification activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project work plans and provide regular status updates.
• Compile and submit running-change and new-application documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with key project stakeholders regarding prototype vehicle and component requirements, timing, and availability.
• Communicate and confirm vehicle instrumentation requirements.
• Coordinate with mileage-accumulation teams to complete vehicle break-in requirements.
• Support emissions certification, homologation, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate testing, certification, and project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with management, engineering teams, government agencies, and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Three to five years of experience in vehicle testing and/or calibration.
• Familiarity with emissions, fuel-economy testing, and related procedures.
• Knowledge of vehicle homologation, compliance, and certification processes.
• Strong technical and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience accessing and working with technical databases.
• Ability to interact effectively with management, internal departments, government agencies, and third-party organizations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules, documentation, and multiple project priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Vehicle compliance, homologation, or certification experience.
• Light-duty vehicle emissions certification experience.
• Chassis dynamometer and five-cycle emissions testing experience.
• Experience working with EPA and CARB requirements.
• Emissions, OBD, environmental compliance, or vehicle safety experience.
• Technical service or type-approval experience.
• Experience coordinating regulatory agency testing.

Apply today to be considered for this Vehicle Certification Engineer opportunity in Allen Park, Michigan.

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