Homologation Specialist - Steering, Tires/Wheels, Chassis

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Homologation Specialist to join our Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (TSRC) organization. This role focuses on ensuring global compliance of steering systems, emergency lane keeping systems (ELKS), tire and TPMS requirements, wheel integrity, and chassis position sensing technologies. As a key contributor to our vehicle safety and regulatory strategy, you will work cross‑functionally to develop certification plans, guide engineering teams, and support interactions with regulatory authorities and technical services. Your work will directly support the safety, performance, and regulatory readiness of our global vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Expertise & Compliance Execution

• Serve as the subject matter expert for global regulatory requirements related to:
• Steering systems (FMVSS 203/204, CMVSS equivalents, ECE R79, UN R13H interfaces)
• Emergency Lane Keeping Systems (ELKS) and lane support functions (UNECE R79 Annex 5/6)
• Tire and TPMS regulations (FMVSS 110/138, CMVSS, ECE R30/R64, ISO TPMS standards)
• Wheel strength and durability (ECE R124, SAE J2530)
• Chassis position sensors and related safety‑critical integration points
• Lead homologation strategy and execution for assigned systems across global markets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE/UN Regulations, and other market‑specific standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, validation, program management, manufacturing, legal, and supplier teams to coordinate certification activities.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and program milestones to represent regulatory and safety priorities.
• Support issue resolution, risk assessments, and compliance‑driven design decisions.

Certification Planning & Documentation

• Develop and maintain comprehensive certification plans, including:
• Test plans and validation protocols
• Regulatory submissions and technical documentation
• Compliance matrices and traceability records
• Coordinate with third‑party labs and technical services for testing and approvals.
• Track, interpret, and communicate changes in global regulations affecting steering, ELKS, tire/TPMS, wheel, and chassis systems.

Agency & Technical Service Interaction

• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, technical services, and homologation agencies.
• Support audits, witness testing, and regulatory inquiries.