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Homologation Lead

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General Motors

Homologation Lead

Zurich, Switzerland

Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acting as the key GME lead for 3rd party supplier responsible for CoC management and manufacturer's representative
  • Acting as the key point of contact for the TACER Regional Engineering Homeroom teams based in the US, Korea, etc.
  • Responsible for the coordination of all WVTA and IVA for GME local products and sales to ensure compliance
  • Providing support on European and national legislation/regulation inquiries, primary related to passenger vehicle homologation and registration (environmental, safety and technical matters)
  • Working with 3rd party to ensure pre-production individual vehicle approval for quality evaluation, test drives and press events purposes
  • Work with 3rd party to ensure CoC/eCoC availability and appropriate storage/maintenance/availability for GME markets
  • Ensure GME products are compliant with any "Small Volume Derogation" with the corresponding authorities for vehicles placed on the market
  • Work with 3rd party and TACER Regional Engineering Homeroom teams to ensure end of series exemptions are managed appropriately
  • Support product planning on future European products and applicable regulations alongside the responsible TACER engineers in the Regional Engineering Homeroom teams based in the US, Korea, etc.
  • Identify cost reduction potentials within the homologation/certification scope of work to minimize cost per vehicle
  • Ensure business continuity planning is in place for GME products being sold in Europe
  • As required, represent the company in regulatory forums and advocate for business interests
  • Collaborate across teams to proactively address compliance challenges
  • As required, represent the Regional Engineering Homeroom teams for local EU based certification/type approval testing.
  • Maintain GME Customer Experience, Digital Interfaces with regulatory required content, working with the Regional Engineering Homeroom teams.
  • Work with 3rd party ( Know Motive ) to ensure type approval documentation is loaded within EU/National registrations system to ensure smooth registration of vehicles by customers.
  • Work with 3rd party ( Know Motive ) and Regional Engineering Homeroom teams to respond to manufacturer representative requests for national registration authorities.
  • Oversee all the scope of work currently handled by 3rd party ( Know Motive ) for CoC , Registration , etc ..
  • Work in close coordination with Head of EU Affairs to understand impact of future regulatory legislation on GM products

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Additional Description

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in automotive homologation or regulatory compliance within the EU.
  • Strong knowledge of EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA), UNECE regulations, and national homologation frameworks.
  • Experience working with third-party technical services and regulatory authorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects across global teams.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid powertrain homologation.
  • Familiarity with upcoming EU regulatory trends, including GSR II, Euro 7, ADAS, and Cybersecurity.
  • Background in North American regulatory systems (e.g., FMVSS, EPA, CARB) is a plus.
  • Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous.

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Zurich office three times per week, at minimum.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

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Client-provided location(s): Zürich, Switzerland
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202508793
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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