Homolgation Engineer

Elevation Recruitment are working with a leading vehicle manufacturer within a regulated engineering environment to recruit a Homologation Engineer.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring all products meet relevant UK and European legislation, industry standards, and approval requirements. You will take ownership of homologation activities, support audits, and play a pivotal role in embedding compliance across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Homologation

• Lead homologation activities across all product models, ensuring full compliance with:
  • Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) and/or Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA)
  • EU and UNECE regulations
  • Industry codes of practice and approval schemes
  • UK Construction & Use Regulations
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on regulatory compliance
• Stay up to date with current and emerging legislation

Documentation & Certification

• Prepare and manage all technical documentation required for approvals
• Maintain accurate and auditable records including:
  • Type approvals
  • Test reports
  • Certificates of conformity
• Ensure document control aligns with quality systems and audit requirements

Audit & Compliance

• Support and act as a key contact during external audits and inspections
• Ensure adherence to industry approval schemes, including:
  • Product specification compliance
  • Build quality and safety standards
  • Documentation and traceability
• Support internal and external audits, including:
  • Conformity of Production (CoP)
  • Third-party regulatory inspections
• Drive audit readiness across the business

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Design, and Production teams to embed compliance at every stage
• Provide guidance on resolving compliance issues and non-conformances

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Identify compliance risks and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business
• Support ongoing improvements in product safety, quality, and compliance

Key Accountabilities

• Products meet all relevant regulatory and industry standards prior to release
• Successful audit outcomes with minimal non-conformances
• Accurate and up-to-date homologation documentation
• Clear communication of regulatory requirements across the organisation

About You

Essential:

• Proven experience in homologation, regulatory compliance, or type approval within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of WVTA / IVA processes
• Experience supporting audits and working with regulatory bodies
• Ability to interpret and apply technical legislation
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience within automotive, leisure vehicle, or a similarly regulated industry
• Knowledge of industry codes of practice and approval frameworks
• Familiarity with UNECE regulations and CE / UKCA marking
• Understanding of ISO quality management systems

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required to support audits, testing, and regulatory meetings
• This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring compliance within a highly regulated manufacturing environment

For more information, please contact Steve Barnett or Jack Heffren.