homologation engineer
Homologation engineers are responsible for the homologation process of new types of vehicles, components and systems and for ensuring the compliance with regulatory requirements for the sales country. They develop and implement homologation programmes and facilitate type approval testing in accordance with the European legislation, ensuring the respect of homologation timings. They research on and interpret regulatory requirements and are the main contact point for homologation and certification purposes within the organisation and with external agencies. Homologation engineers draft technical documentation and support design and test engineers in the vehicle development process.
Also called: automotive homologation specialist, automotive homologation engineer, automotive homologation manager, vehicle homologation engineer, homologation manager
- 25
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
25- advise on homologation procedure
- attend to detail in preparation for audits
- automotive diagnostic equipment
- automotive engineering
- car controls
- emission standards
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
- ensure conformity to specifications
- ensure products meet regulatory requirements
- European vehicle type-approval legislation
- identify legal requirements
- interpret technical requirements
- keep up-to-date with regulations
- liaise with engineers
- manage product testing
- prepare compliance documents
- provide homologation management services
- quality assurance procedures
- read standard blueprints
- record test data
- report test findings
- types of vehicle engines
- vehicle manufacturing process
- vehicle type-approval
- write technical reports
Optional skills
18- communicate regulations
- conduct performance tests
- consumer protection
- design principles
- ensure compliance with maintenance legislation
- green automotive technologies
- legal research
- manage health and safety standards
- manage maintenance operations
- mechanical requirements for vehicles in urban areas
- mechanics of motor vehicles
- monitor manufacturing quality standards
- new vehicles on the market
- pollution legislation
- project management
- recommend product improvements
- supervise motor vehicles manufacture
- vehicle electrical systems
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