Director Powertrain Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of Iveco Group, is dedicated to the development, production, sale, and support of innovative powertrain solutions for On-Road, Off-Road, Marine, and Power Generation applications. Serving businesses that power other businesses, we are committed to meeting the needs of both direct customers and end users worldwide.

Our mission is to achieve and sustain technological leadership across all industrial powertrain segments through innovation, product excellence, and continuous improvement. Customer satisfaction remains our driving force, guiding our commitment to deliver best-in-class engines, drivelines, and after-treatment solutions globally—while fostering sustainable growth rooted in environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

The Technical Certification Engineer supports certification activities to ensure compliance with applicable emissions regulations and timely product approvals across North America. This role partners cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders to prepare, submit, and track certification documentation, maintain regulatory knowledge, and support the resolution of compliance issues. In addition, the role supports certification strategy by contributing to the development of certification objectives and assisting in the implementation of systems and processes that drive consistency and efficiency. The role maintains working relationships with regulatory authorities and supports the timely submission and approval of certification documentation. This role requires supporting departmental goals and priorities, conducting problem-solving meetings, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations, and preparing documentation for relevant authorities. The person works with the Quality and Legal departments as needed, supports the resolution of non-conformities, and ensures that certification activities align with product launch timelines and business needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

Certification:

Certification Documentation & Regulatory Submissions:

Other Important Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in emissions certification, regulatory compliance, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting EPA, CARB, or similar regulatory certification processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of emissions standards, certification procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proven ability to independently prioritize workload, manage competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage technical documentation with accuracy.

Working with a global company offers competitive benefits for this position. Here are just a few benefits we are proud to offer:

• Immediate medical, dental and vision coverage on date of hire
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Stellantis vehicle discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Resource Groups
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Amazing holiday schedule including shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
• Generous 401k match
• Potential opportunities to visit our Global HQ in Turin, Italy

About our Salary Ranges

Please note that our salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

EEO Statement

US applicants: Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North America, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the Federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. Fiat Powertrain Technologies of North America, Inc participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.