Type Approval Quality 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, Warwick, and Nuneaton, 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. As a Type Approval Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the compliance of our clients' products with regulatory standards and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in client-facing, customer-focused interactions across various vehicle manufacturers.
• Support the CoP Lead for IDIADA UK and the broader network as and when required
• Manage all facility appraisal activities prior to testing in accordance with designation requirements.
• Oversee internal quality activities related to homologation, including managing client feedback processes, supporting ISO 17021 & ISO17025 compliance, and facilitating documentation and process improvements.
• Manage homologation calibrations and serve as a liaison between the Quality department in Spain.

Qualifications

• Awareness of ISO 9001, 17020, 17021 and ISO 17025 standards (essential).
• Qualification as an ISO 9001 Auditor (desirable).
• Level 6 or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering disciplines (other relevant engineering disciplines or experience will be considered).
• Proven knowledge of the automotive industry, including familiarity with Automotive OEM processes and Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of programme management and familiarity with UCA processes is an advantage.
• Understand calibration and uncertainty values of equipment.
• Familiar with automotive laboratories and vehicle testing methods.
• Fluency in English: Spanisans and advantage but not essential.
• Possession of a full driving license and passport due to the requirement for regular travel, both in the UK and abroad.
• Client-oriented mindset, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills.

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 (+8 Bank Holidays).
• Cycle scheme.
• 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 do have an established supplier list for the provision of recruitment services, so we will not screen or consider unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our list. Sending us unsolicited CVs will not generate to IDIADA Automotive Ltd. any obligation with the agency or recruiter.

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