Senior Regulation Engineer

Senior Regulation Engineer – Emission Compliance
Quality, Environment and Product Compliance


The Volvo Penta vision is to be the world leader in sustainable power solutions. We have a history of innovation and enjoy strong market positions based on our current product and service offer.


Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work, built upon respect and commitment. We encourage people to take individual responsibility and offer exciting assignments in a highly innovative environment.

About us


The Emission Compliance department is responsible for securing compliance with emission regulations for Volvo Penta products globally. Emission Compliance handles everything from early involvement in the development of new regulations, through emission testing and certification as well as required certificate maintenance activities such as component updates, reporting and production testing. We have a broad contact network both internally, in the Volvo Group and externally.


Emission Compliance is part of Quality, Environment and Product Compliance.


Position description


Are you a structured, responsible, and driven engineer with experience from homologation or engine development work? Are you passionate about sustainability and environmental issues? Do you appreciate to work together with an engaged team of competent colleagues in a stimulating international environment? If so, you might be the one we are searching for!


As a Senior Regulation Engineer you will find yourself a key player in the process of securing emission compliance within Volvo Penta. The role includes general engineering knowledge of combustion engines, exhaust aftertreatment systems and measurements techniques, being able to read and interpret legislation, as well as being a guiding expert for the organization in compliance related issues. Ideally, you are person of various skills, including people skills.


Long term, typical tasks may involve:
Summarizing and interpreting legal requirements in a simplified manner
Being the “go to” person within Emission Compliance for complicated compliance questions/issues.
Supporting various other departments regarding emission compliance, f.ex:
Product Management with pre-studies requirements
Projects with development, verification and certification questions
Production with quality assurance questions
Supply chain with logistic questions
Sales with customer questions
Aftermarket with parts and replacement questions
Authority contacts and negotiations
Distribute deadlines and responsibilities
Continuous follow-up of progress



Depending on the candidate, we are short term prepared to offer a rotating working scheme where you will be introduced to several of our different areas of expertise within emission compliance and build up knowledge and understanding by performing work assignments. This is a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues as well as fast track the knowledge build -up of our products, the legislations and the Penta organization needed to be successful in this role long term.


Desirable experience and qualifications
Master of Science degree or similar level of education.
Experience from engine development work.
Experience from regulatory work or emission certification of engines.
Fluent in English is a minimum. Other language skills are welcome.
Good communication skills, both in terms of reports, presentations and in discussions.



Besides experience and qualifications, your personality is crucial to us and the role. We believe you would be well suited for the role if you exhibit the following characteristics:
Structured and organized
Focused
Independent and driven
Pedagogic
Diplomatic and ethical



At Volvo Penta we are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality etc. We find that well balanced working teams increase group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions.


For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Åhlberg, Director Emission Compliance, +46 31 3233428
Helena Berlin, HR Global Operations & Quality, +46 31 3227217


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