homologation engineer
Code 2141.3
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- car controls
- automotive diagnostic equipment
- vehicle type-approval
- European vehicle type-approval legislation
- emission standards
- quality assurance procedures
- vehicle manufacturing process
- types of vehicle engines
Skills and competences
- liaise with engineers
- ensure products meet regulatory requirements
- advise on homologation procedure
- ensure conformity to specifications
- manage product testing
- identify legal requirements
- automotive engineering
- interpret technical requirements
- read standard blueprints
- keep up-to-date with regulations
- prepare compliance documents
- provide homologation management services
- proporcionar documentación técnica
- write technical reports
- record test data
Transversal competences
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
- attend to detail in preparation for audits
- report test findings
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