Who We Are:
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology U.S., LLC is the wholly owned subsidiary of ZEEKR, a global electric vehicle company listed on the NYSE (ZK).ZEEKR pursues to co-create the highest enjoyment for the travel experience of its users. As a global company, ZEEKR employs over 10,000 members of staff across China, Europe, North America, and beyond. STAY ZERO, STAY COOL.
ZEEKR US is seeking a motivated self-starter to immediately become an integral part of the ZEEKR Regulatory Affairs team. The Regulatory Compliance Lead will be responsible for managing the processes to uphold compliance standards relative to applicable laws, regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures. This role will interface directly with policy officials, government agencies, ZEEKR’s customers, and associated stakeholders all while leading complex investigations and research to achieve successful business outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; capable of working on multiple complex projects with minimum supervision.Preference will be given to candidates who have spent a consideral portion of their career in US Automotive Regulatory or Policy. This role will serve as the primary contact for compliance research, analysis, and interpretation that involves a high degree of tact, effectiveness, and diplomacy in interpreting and in communicating regulatory compliance issues.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Lead a variety of compliance tracking and reporting functions, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting portals, EPA reporting, CARB ZEV credits reporting, among others
- Act as the initial point of contact for any new or revised rules and regulations, and work with internal leaders to provide accurate, timely solution-driven processes to satisfy stated or interpreted requirements
- Coordinate and compile NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Compliance Demonstration Reports (CDRs) based upon ZEEKR-developed templates
- Support development of numerous EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification applications, based upon prescribed ZEEKR-developed processes
- Own and maintain vehicle tracking reporting
- Create and deliver presentations to ZEEKR management, customers, and government agencies
- Track various internal and external homologation workstreams
- Periodic review of government databases, as well as a contractor-based reporting system, for legislative and regulatory update activity
- Perform, as well as oversee contractors, in regulatory research and information gathering
- Ensure quality control in areas of spending, policies, oversight, and risk management
- Develop and maintain sound Business Continuity practices
What Skills & Experiences You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering discipline or equivalent automotive/regulatory experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Compliance or a related field; preference to those with a background in the US automotive industry and/or regulatory affairs
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent communicator, strong organizational skills, and a superior attention to detail
- Able to multi-task and prioritize projects while working in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment
- Capable to adapt and work in rapidly changing, white space environment with undefined solutions
- Strong computer user skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, G-Suite, and Microsoft Teams
- Expertise with MS Project and Visio is a plus
- Mastery with document management systems such as DocuSign and SharePoint are a plus
This position is open for Remote work. Living in or nearby the San Jose/Bay Area, Phoenix, Arizona, Washington DC, or Southern California areas is a plus.