Homologation & Certification Manager -France (M/F)
On-siteParis, Île-de-France, France
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end vehicle type approvals, Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA), and Certificate of Conformity (COC) processes for the French market. Oversee national vehicle registration requirements, technical documentation, and administrative procedures with French transport authorities. Ensure full compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, including end-of-life vehicles, traction batteries, tires, and packaging waste management. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for French regulatory bodies, testing agencies, and certification authorities, coordinating technical data alignment with Global R&D and HQ engineering teams. Track and interpret evolving French and EU automotive regulations, safety standards, environmental mandates, and cybersecurity requirements, advising internal teams on necessary product adaptations.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of dedicated experience in automotive vehicle homologation, type approval, or technical regulatory affairs
- In-depth knowledge of European WVTA, COC issuance, CNIT registration codes, French vehicle registration systems (SIV), and French/EU EPR environmental directives
- Proven track record with an Automotive OEM, National Sales Company, Technical Service (e.g., UTAC, TÜV), or major Automotive Importer
- Native or Business Fluent French
- Fluent English
- Exceptional technical rigor
- Strong organizational skills
- The ability to manage complex certification projects under strict market-launch timelines
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