Manager, Safety Regulatory Affairs – Certification

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the RAC-Safety team.

• Manage all operations and resources within the RAC-Safety group.

• Implement the group's direction, priorities, goals, and strategies.

• Monitor, evaluate, provide feedback, and approve work produced by RAC-Safety engineers regarding vehicle safety issues. Distribute workload among team members.

• Report to the Director on the group's activities and collaborate with the Director on vehicle safety policy issues.

• Consult with the Director regarding RAC-Safety staffing matters.

• Collaborate with other departments within MRDA to fulfill the wider organizational objectives and execute the Business Plan.

• Serve as Mitsubishi Motors' primary liaison for vehicle safety standards rulemakings, consumer safety programs (NCAP, IIHS, CR, etc.), and related federal and state legislative activities that impact light-duty vehicle content, design, development, or performance.

• Analyze and deliver strategic recommendations promptly to MMC and MMNA concerning US regulatory activities; guide MMC/MMNA in their comments on rulemakings or other government-initiated actions; consolidate input from MMC/MMNA and submit final documents to NHTSA, IIHS, or other relevant entities.

• Represent MMC at the US auto manufacturer trade association (e.g., Alliance for Automotive Innovation - AAI) and various vehicle safety-related organizations. Provide timely updates to MMC about these activities and advise on recommended actions.

• Assist Mitsubishi Motors Canada (MMSCan) with vehicle safety-related issues when requested.

• Ensure that information requests from NHTSA, IIHS, or other relevant entities are managed efficiently and promptly.

• Lead the creation and updates of vehicle safety regulatory forecasts.

• Address requests from MMC and MMNA for interpretations of regulations, media-related events (safety-related television broadcasts, press events, etc.), technical information (test results), background information on future/ongoing rulemaking, and other related inquiries.

• Prepare and maintain up-to-date reports on significant light-duty vehicle safety regulatory activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (automotive-related) or equivalent qualification.

• Over 10 years of specialized experience in automotive safety regulatory, compliance, and certification within an automotive organization.

• At least 5 years of experience in project leadership or coordination.

• Preferred management experience of 2 years or more.

• Proficient in computer skills, especially in word processing, spreadsheet software, Microsoft Office products, and internet research.

• Demonstrated strong research capabilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contributions.

• Dental coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Flexible spending account.

• Health insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Retirement plan.

• Vision coverage.