Lead Homologation Engineer (m/w/d) – EU-Typgenehmigung

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Hybrid · Munich, Germany
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated

Level inferred from job title

Job description

You will ensure HEERO Motors' new electric chassis is developed to be homologation-ready from day one and then lead the EU type-approval process yourself.

At a glance

Employment
Full-time
Work mode
Hybrid · Munich, Germany
Languages
German – fluent, English – fluent

What you'll do

  • Identify regulatory requirements and anchor them bindingly in the specification and product spec
  • Further develop and implement the homologation strategy under (EU) 2018/858, including multi-stage approval with bodybuilders
  • Plan test programmes, accompany tests, create documentation and hold meetings with technical services and the approval authority
  • Request evidence, expert reports and data from the vehicle partner and suppliers and check completeness
  • Keep track of General Safety Regulation, high-voltage safety, EMC, cybersecurity and software updates
  • Set up Conformity of Production, change management and variants for series production

What we're looking for

  • Several years of experience in vehicle homologation, ideally commercial vehicles (N1/N2) at an OEM, bodybuilder or technical service
  • Confident handling of EU type-approval law and UN regulations
  • At least one type approval you have substantially owned yourself
  • Technical degree or comparable qualification
  • Persistence, structure and the ability to keep international partners on schedule
  • Very good German and English

Nice to have

  • Experience with electric vehicles is a clear plus

Benefits

Hybrid working with a mobile component, corporate benefits, good public transport connections, free parking and regular team events

  • The rare chance to own the initial approval of a new vehicle generation
  • Real creative freedom over processes you build from the ground up
  • An AI-native company where AI speeds up documentation and coordination
  • Short lines to management and board, fast decisions

How to get hired

  1. 1Apply with your CV and tell us the approval you are most proud of

Apply

About HEERO Motors

Designed in Munich, compatible with the European bodybuilder network, made for businesses that have to deliver every day.

HEERO Motors is developing a new electric chassis for the European market, with type approval planned for 2027.

Mission

HEERO Motors is developing a new electric chassis for the European market.

Key facts

  • Munich
  • Type approval is planned for 2027
  • The company describes itself as AI-native

What they value

  • A team that is leading the backbone of the European economy electrically into the future