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Regulatory & Homologation Manager – Europe (Passenger Vehicles / New Energy) Jobs in Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands at BYD EUROPE
Title: Regulatory & Homologation Manager – Europe (Passenger Vehicles / New Energy)
Company: BYD EUROPE
Location: Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands
About the role
The Regulatory & Homologation Manager will ensure European regulations are properly implemented, provide early guidance on upcoming laws, and support or lead compliance risk management. The role acts as a key liaison between BYD and European authorities, technical services, and industry bodies, enabling smooth market access and consistent production compliance.
Key responsibilities:
- European Regulatory & Certification Coordination
- Manage and coordinate type approval and certification processes across Europe.
- Ensure regulatory requirements are effectively localized and implemented in collaboration with internal teams.
- Act as a central point of contact for European authorities and technical service organizations.
- Regulatory Monitoring & Impact Analysis
- Continuously track EU and pan-European vehicle regulations and emerging standards.
- Evaluate the impact of new or updated regulations on product design, development, and production.
- Provide timely guidance to business, R&D, and manufacturing teams, ensuring regulatory foresight.
- Conformity of Production (CoP) Support
- Support the establishment and management of CoP systems across European production sites.
- Identify compliance risks, recommend corrective measures, and ensure mass-produced vehicles meet approved certifications.
- Compliance Risk & Incident Management
- Support or lead responses to market surveillance, audits, recalls, or ad-hoc compliance issues.
- Coordinate internally and externally to resolve regulatory events efficiently and in line with requirements.
- Stakeholder & Authority Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with key European authorities, technical service providers, and industry associations.
- Participate in discussions on regulatory changes and standards to influence BYD’s compliance strategy.
- Process Improvement & Internal Alignment
- Promote continuous improvement of internal European compliance processes.
- Establish regular communication channels with country teams across Europe to ensure aligned regulatory practices.
Required skills, qualifications, and experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field.
- 8+ years in automotive regulatory compliance, homologation, or type approval, preferably with OEMs or recognized technical service organizations (e.g., TÜV, IDIADA). Experience in government or official laboratories is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with whole vehicle compliance in passenger vehicles, including new energy or electrified platforms.
- Strong ability to analyze regulations, identify compliance risks, and translate requirements into actionable internal plans.
- Experience supporting or managing compliance risk events, recalls, or regulatory investigations.
- Familiarity with intelligent and automated vehicle systems (ADAS, automated driving) is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and cross-functional project management skills.
- Fluency in English; additional European languages (Dutch, German, Spanish) are a plus.
- Preferred: Existing European regulatory networks or contacts in authorities and technical services.
We offer:
- Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration, pension plan, and commuting allowance
- 25 days of annual leave with the opportunity to purchase 5 extra holidays
- An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to zero-emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏
