Homologation Engineer

Company Description

For more than three decades, Applus+IDIADA has been an esteemed global partner to the automotive industry, offering comprehensive design, engineering, testing, and homologation services to support clients in their product development endeavours.

Key aspects of IDIADA's product development excellence:

• Innovation at the core: IDIADA's success is rooted in a fusion of highly experienced engineers, cutting-edge facilities, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.

• Expertise in action: our product development triumphs are a testament to the expertise of our engineers and the efficiency of our state-of-the-art facilities.

• Global reach: with a workforce of 3,000 professionals and a network of 56 subsidiaries in 22 countries, IDIADA ensures clients receive swift, customized solutions on a global scale.

At IDIADA UK, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge engineering, homologation, and testing solutions that drive the future of mobility. Some of our services include:

Body and Passive Safety Development: shape the safety standards of tomorrow with our avant-garde projects.

ADAS and Brakes Testing: immerse yourself in the forefront of automotive technology, testing advanced driver assistance systems and brakes.

Functional Safety and Cybersecurity: contribute to the critical fields of functional safety and cybersecurity, safeguarding the future of connected vehicles.

Electronics HW and SW Development: be at the heart of electronic innovation, developing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.

Homologation: navigate the regulatory landscape as we pave the way for compliant and revolutionary vehicles.

With facilities in Cambridge and the Midlands, we're at the forefront of automotive innovation throughout the UK.

Job Description

To support the continuing expansion of IDIADA activities in the UK, we are seeking a suitable professional to join our UK Homologation team.

This role will be based in Warwickshire, United Kingdom and include regular travel to customer sites, with occasional overseas travel to support client testing and homologation activities when required.

This position reports to the UK Homologation Manager and is responsible for:

• To carry out and deliver homologation activities across the existing client base.
• Client-facing, customer-focused role working across a wide range of vehicle manufacturers (Categories M, N, L and O)
• To generate opportunity proposals in line with IDIADA’s technical scope related to the project execution, under supervision.
• Witness testing at manufacturer locations or testing laboratories for homologation
• Purpose, preparation and presentation of test reports.
• To support the Senior Homologation Engineers to prepare the required homologation tests and to carry out these tests.
• Keep updated about all the innovations, findings, news and regulations changes in their field

Qualifications

Desired profile

• Previous automotive or homologation experience essential in activities such as:
  • Commercial Vehicle Approval (desirable).
  • Passenger Car Passive & Active Safety (essential).
  • Knowledge of ADAS, Cyber Security and Software update systems and GSRII requirements (desirable).
• Knowledgeable in type approval regulations, technical and safety requirements.
• Fluent in English. Other languages will be an asset.
• Ability to travel within the EU.

Qualifications

• A degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (other relevant engineering disciplines or experience will be considered).
• Practical knowledge of the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of Automotive OEM processes.
• Sales/Engineering/Technical knowledge.
• Commercial, costing, engineering or programme management knowledge.
• Full driving license is essential.

Additional Information

What do we offer?

• Hybrid home/office working (selected roles).
• Flexible working hours (when applicable).
• Competitive salary package and annual company performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan (special conditions in collaboration with AXA).
• 25 days paid annual leave.
• Cycle scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and career path opportunities.
• Language courses subsidy.
• Referral programme.
• Blood donation paid leave. 
• International mobility opportunities.

Interested?

IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive homologation and engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, apply to this role and the recruitment team will get in touch with you to provide further information.

Note to recruitment agencies and recruiters: We maintain an established supplier list for recruitment services and will not review or consider unsolicited CVs from suppliers not on this list. Sending unsolicited CVs does not create any obligation on the part of IDIADA Automotive Ltd. to engage with the agency or recruiter.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.