Automotive Regulatory Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Owner of Program(s)/Scheme(s) where UL is operating or main point of contact with authorities/UL partners to obtain and necessary knowledge and regulatory requirements to identify GMA business opportunities, define action items to execute and track result related to them.
• Act as main point of contact for delivering knowledge solutions to be PoC for key customers.
• Hold transversal knowledge in GMA schemes, requirements to support COUs needs and business expansion.
• Key expert contact for compliance requirements required to access to multiple countries and/or programs.
• Track regulatory trends and communicate upcoming regulatory changes
• Identify business opportunity and translate them in a simple manner to stakeholders from COU
• Lead actions related to GMA business expansion scope, track opportunity and business results from COUs
• Support for transversal knowledge of GMA schemes, multiple countries, requirements, areas of regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of evolving automotive regulations, standards, and requirements in various markets.
• Gap Analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify gaps between existing infrastructure and regulatory mandates.
• Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with automotive regulations while optimizing operational efficiency.
• Regulatory Guidance: Provide regulatory guidance to project teams on requirements and best practices.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare documentation, analysis, and compliance filings required by regulatory authorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to address compliance challenges and advocate for industry interests.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions to enhance organizational awareness of automotive regulatory requirements and compliance protocols.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance processes and mitigate regulatory risks

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree (Equivalent to bachelor's degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering, or a minimum of 5 years of technical or business experience in the automotive industry or a related field.
• Knowledge of automotive regulations, standards, and regulatory frameworks, including F/CMVSS, EU WVTA, UNECE Regulations, GSO standards.
• Strong written and verbal English skills; additional languages can be a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to summarize requirements and describe complex concepts in simple terms; strong networking skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and assess their impact on business operations.