Regulatory & Homologation Manager – Europe (Passenger Vehicles New Energy)
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Job Location:
Hoofddorp - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role
The Regulatory & Homologation Manager will ensure European regulations are properly implemented provide early guidance on upcoming laws and support or lead compliance risk management. The role acts as a key liaison between BYD and European authorities technical services and industry bodies enabling smooth market access and consistent production compliance.
Key responsibilities:
European Regulatory & Certification Coordination
Manage and coordinate type approval and certification processes across Europe.
Ensure regulatory requirements are effectively localized and implemented in collaboration with internal teams.
Act as a central point of contact for European authorities and technical service organizations.
Regulatory Monitoring & Impact Analysis
Continuously track EU and pan-European vehicle regulations and emerging standards.
Evaluate the impact of new or updated regulations on product design development and production.
Provide timely guidance to business R&D and manufacturing teams ensuring regulatory foresight.
Conformity of Production (CoP) Support
Support the establishment and management of CoP systems across European production sites.
Identify compliance risks recommend corrective measures and ensure mass-produced vehicles meet approved certifications.
Compliance Risk & Incident Management
Support or lead responses to market surveillance audits recalls or ad-hoc compliance issues.
Coordinate internally and externally to resolve regulatory events efficiently and in line with requirements.
Stakeholder & Authority Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with key European authorities technical service providers and industry associations.
Participate in discussions on regulatory changes and standards to influence BYDs compliance strategy.
Process Improvement & Internal Alignment
Promote continuous improvement of internal European compliance processes.
Establish regular communication channels with country teams across Europe to ensure aligned regulatory practices.
Required skills qualifications and experience:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Automotive Mechanical Electrical Engineering or a relevant field.
8 years in automotive regulatory compliance homologation or type approval preferably with OEMs or recognized technical service organizations (e.g. TÜV IDIADA). Experience in government or official laboratories is a plus.
Hands-on experience with whole vehicle compliance in passenger vehicles including new energy or electrified platforms.
Strong ability to analyze regulations identify compliance risks and translate requirements into actionable internal plans.
Experience supporting or managing compliance risk events recalls or regulatory investigations.
Familiarity with intelligent and automated vehicle systems (ADAS automated driving) is advantageous.
Excellent communication coordination and cross-functional project management skills.
Fluency in English; additional European languages (Dutch German Spanish) are a plus.
Preferred: Existing European regulatory networks or contacts in authorities and technical services.
We offer:
Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration pension plan and commuting allowance
25 days of annual leave with the opportunity to purchase 5 extra holidays
An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to zero-emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Experience
- HVAC
- Territory Management
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Contracts
About Company
As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.
