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.
General Responsibilities:
Follow safe work procedures, report unsafe conditions or incidents and be prepared to respond in the event of a workplace injury or emergency.
Check Time Management System until the 5th of the following month
Accountabilities:
Target-oriented compliance documentation and certification guidance for engine manufacturers
Engine tuning concepts compliant with regulatory provisions
Internal Stakeholders:
Engine Performance and Automation & Control departments (key stakeholders for translation and documentation responsibility)
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
Emissions Compliance Expert