Experience:

• Competent understanding of UK, European and Federal homologation procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word & Excel essential)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proven Experience of Type Approval process and close working with Type Approval Authorities is
• Good knowledge of body and chassis systems
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Automotive Engineering environment or similar with at least 3 years’ experience in Homologation
• Experience of managing multiple complex projects with internal and external resource
• Valid UK driving license essential
• Valid Passport essential
• Willing to travel frequently, with possible domestic and international secondments
• PSV driving licence desirable

• Homologation responsibility for defined platforms/territories, including control of the relevant certification and responsibility for maintenance, conformity of production, and update in-line with customer or internal change requirements
• Review legislative requirements applicable to the clients the clients products for existing and proposed territories Including keeping abreast of legislative change advised through departmental subscriptions and Government notices, and providing impact analysis, guidance and interpretation internally on a regular basis
• Compile and submit legislative compliance evidence for Overseas Markets
• Evaluate Conformity of Production safeguards for designated territories and where necessary raise concerns with Homologation Managers and other departments as appropriate
• Actively engage in tender reviews, specification reviews, contract review meetings and design compliance reviews as required, and support the Homologation Managers in developing timing and budgetary proposals for realization of sales tenders
• Support the Homologation Managers to develop the knowledge and capability of the Homologation team through on-job assistance and training
• Provide legislation support to all areas of the clients business through interpretations, design guides, training sessions, etc.
• Liaise with Type Approval authorities as the clients representative
• Represent the clients interests in UK, European and as necessary Worldwide legislation forums
• Manage projects allocated by the Homologation Manager, including where requested management of internal staff and external resource, time and cost analysis, and report progress monthly through agreed reporting processes
• Liaise with Engineering and use appropriate company systems to obtain data required for documentation
• Study appropriate texts and visit product shows, when permitted, to learn of alternative legislative interpretations and homologation strategies
• On time delivery of vehicle approvals in support of business, project and sales targets
• Consistent maintenance of Technical Compliance Reports for all assigned Markets
• Continual assessment of Conformity of Production processes throughout the product range for designated markets, with assessment reports on an annual basis
• Allocated projects delivered to scope and within cost and time targets

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• Degree level in an Engineering discipline is preferred, however experience in an applicable Engineering or Legislative field with HND or equivalent will be considered

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