Winterthur Gas & Diesel AG
Winterthur
Emissions Compliance Expert (m/f/d)
- 14 April 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join WinGD, a leader in marine engine design, driving change. Shape a sustainable future with us!
Tasks
- Develop compliance processes for emissions regulations and standards.
- Translate regulatory requirements into actionable development steps.
- Collaborate on emissions reduction strategies and engine tuning concepts.
Skills
- MSc in Engineering or similar; 3+ years in product development.
- Strong communication and networking skills are essential.
- Good understanding of engine performance and emissions required.
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About the job
Emissions Compliance Expert (m/f/d)
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
Accountabilities:
- Target-oriented compliance documentation and certification guidance for engine manufacturers
- Engine tuning concepts compliant with regulatory provisions
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
We kindly ask you to send us your complete application, including an updated CV, diplomas/certificates and a letter of reference.