Senior Homologation Engineer

The Homologation team in Warwick provides support for our customers including type approval witness testing to EU and UN Regulations, Conformity of Production, in-service conformity testing, and other type approval activities.

This role will be based in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, regular travel to customer sites and IDIADA UK offices in Nuneaton, and Cambridge will be required.

Occasional overseas travel to support client testing and homologation activities when required.

To support the continuing expansion of IDIADA activities in the UK, we are seeking a suitable professional to join our UK Homologation team.

This position reports to the UK Homologation Manager and is responsible for:

• To deliver homologation activities across the existing client base.


• Client facing, customer focused role working across a wide range of vehicle manufacturers (cars, motorbikes, trucks...) to deliver projects.


• Supporting customer with worst casing and technical interpretation.


• To verify quality of departmental documentation.


• To generate opportunity proposals in line with Idiada's technical scope.


• Identification of training requirements


• To generate reports and certificates to meet client homologation requirements.


• Keep updated about all the innovation, findings, news and regulations changes in their field
  
  Previous homologation experience required in activities such as:

+ Commercial Vehicle Approvals.
+ Passive and Active Safety Subjects.
+ Motorcycle Type Approval (various categories).
+ GSRII subjects including Complex Electronics systems and FMEA experience.
+ Knowledge of the GB Type Approval scheme is an advantage but not essential.

• Knowledgeable in regulations, technical and safety requirements.


• Are updated with the latest innovations and news of the automotive market.


• Proficiency level in English.


• Other languages will be an asset., A degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (other relevant engineering disciplines or experience will be considered)


• Practical knowledge of automotive industry


• Knowledge of Automotive OEM processes


• Sales/Engineering/Technical knowledge


• Commercial, costing, engineering, or programme management experience
  
  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., 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.


• 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.