Emissions Compliance Expert

Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.

As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.

Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Emissions Compliance Expert

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