Passive Safety Homologation Specialist

The Passive Safety Homologation Specialist is the in-house regulatory compliance lead for various systems and components. This Specialist will serve as the subject matter expert for topics related to North America passive safety and electrified propulsion safety regulatory compliance. Additionally, this Specialist will be the North American regulatory compliance lead contact for inquiries regarding these topics from our global counterparts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the certification strategy and execution for all passive safety systems, including occupant protection, crash structures, interior safety components, and restraint systems.

• Support Engineering to ensure designs meet global passive safety regulations, including FMVSS, ECE, GB, and other international standards.

• Develop and manage detailed certification plans, including testing schedules, documentation requirements, and agency interactions.

• Interface with regulatory authorities and third-party labs to secure approvals and negotiate acceptance of compliance documentation.

• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and provide internal guidance to ensure future programs remain compliant.

• Represent the homologation function in design reviews, milestone meetings, and global program discussions.

Team members are expected to establish effective working relationships, founded on trust and transparency, with our internal and external partners. Sound judgment, excellent communication skills and the ability to drive decisions through consensus and influence change are a must.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university. Other Engineering degrees with combined experience will be considered.

• Minimum THREE (3) years of engineering experience

• Experience in systems and sub-systems with Electrical, RF, Chassis , Exterior and interior engineering release experience.

• Must have extensive knowledge of the global regulations that cover the Safety/Impact, Chassis or Electrical regulations and work with, and lead, cross-functional teams (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, legal, witness agency and labs) to ensure successful compliance testing completion prior to defined due dates

Preferred Requirements:

• Master of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university

• Problem Solving and Decision-Making knowledge (Kepner Trego)

• Strong behavioral skills: ability to make tough decisions, act with integrity, keep things simple, deliver as a way of life, reach for discontinuity

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with difficult deadlines

• Knowledge of worldwide Safety/Impact, Chassis, or Electrical regulations

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills

• Experience in multiple disciplines

• Foreign language a plus

Additional Must Haves:

• Automotive regulatory background, program management and automotive testing

• Onsite

• Driving a company;s vehicle required – yes/periodically