Principal Regulation Engineer – Automotive Homologation About the Role Birmingham Permanent £70,000 DoE Are you ready to drive innovation and ensure compliance in the fast-evolving world of fully electric and hybrid vehicles? As a Principal Regulation Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility. Join a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and become an expert voice on global automotive regulations, ensuring our vehicles are engineered to meet diverse market requirements worldwide. In this high-impact role, you will provide strategic analysis of international regulations, enabling our teams to stay ahead of the curve. Your insights will directly influence product development and support our goal of creating cutting-edge, eco-friendly vehicles that meet the needs of markets around the globe. Key Responsibilities Global Regulation Analysis: Conduct in-depth studies of automotive regulations across key global markets, with a particular focus on Europe. Stay updated on evolving standards to identify opportunities and challenges. Strategic Reporting: Deliver regular, detailed reports on regulatory trends to guide decision-making for future product development and market strategies. Homologation Process Leadership: Manage and support the vehicle homologation process, ensuring full compliance with international standards and certifications. Product Development Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative electric and hybrid vehicles tailored for global markets. Industry Representation: Represent the company at UK and EU regulatory forums, working closely with industry bodies to influence policy and gain critical insights into future regulations. Market Research: Investigate new standards, regulations, and specific market requirements to identify opportunities for competitive differentiation. Collaboration: Work closely with headquarters and regional teams to align global regulatory strategies and ensure seamless communication across the organisation. Requirements A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10 years of R&D experience in the automotive or related industries. Strong understanding of international automotive regulations, with expertise in regulatory trends and homologation processes. Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex regulatory landscapes to support business strategy. Experience in the automotive industry is highly desirable, particularly with electric and hybrid vehicles. What We Offer An opportunity to work at the forefront of the electric and hybrid automotive revolution. A dynamic, forward-thinking environment where your expertise will shape the future of sustainable mobility. The chance to influence product development and make a tangible impact on global markets. Collaboration with a passionate, innovative team dedicated to driving progress in automotive engineering. Join Us Take your career to the next level as a Principal Regulation Engineer with a global leader in electric and hybrid vehicle production. If you’re passionate about sustainability, compliance, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you