For our client's DAF - a major manufacturer of trucks active in the international transport sector - we are looking for a Homologation Engineer | Vehicles.
As a Homologation Engineer, you are responsible for every step of the type approval process. This includes component and system approvals, as well as Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA), ensuring DAF trucks are registered worldwide in accordance with EC/UNECE regulations. Additionally, you will guarantee that our products remain compliant throughout their entire production lifecycle.
The Standards & Homologation department is responsible for all European engine and vehicle type approvals necessary for the global registration of DAF trucks.
The department ensures DAF remains ahead of future regulatory shifts by issuing Legal Notifications on updated mandates and translating complex legal requirements into actionable data for Engineering.
Additionally, S&H manages DAF’s adherence to the latest international industrial standards (including ISO, IEC, SAE, and DIN), ensuring that development and operations remain both high-quality and cost-efficient.
Your Tasks
- Analyze Impact: Evaluate how engineering changes (both in new projects and current business) affect system certificates and WVTA.
- Regulatory Support: Assist the vehicle development department in verifying the compliance of components and systems during development.
- Plan Tests: Prepare detailed homologation plans in close collaboration with engineering and testing teams.
- Coordinate with Authorities: Align and agree on required type approval activities with technical services and regulatory authorities.
- Negotiate Interpretation: When necessary, negotiate the correct interpretation of legislation with relevant authorities.
- Execute Testing: Write test requests and coordinate/witness homologation tests, providing guidance for technical service inspectors.
- Document Results: Ensure all test data and technical information are accurately recorded according to regulatory standards.
- Compliance Oversight: Provide updated type approval data for the Conformity of Production (COP) compliance program.
In this role, you will report directly to the Manager of Standards & Homologation.
Functie-eisen
To successfully perform this role, you possess a strong technical foundation and an analytical mindset.
You have:
- Bachelor automotive or mechanical engineering
- Experience with / knowledge of the homologation process
- Experience in testing and validation of vehicles
- Extensive vehicle domain knowledge
Competenties
- Proactive and entrepreneurial personality
- Strong communicative and persuasive skills
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
What do we offer?
- A challenging assignment at a leading international organization.
- A one-year contract, with the possibility of extension and the prospect of permanent employment with the company.
- An excellent salary, based on your expertise and experience.
Secondary Benefits:
- A monthly Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 10.66% of your salary, which you can use flexibly.
- 25 vacation days + the option to purchase 6 extra days.
- A sabbatical scheme; up to 12 months every three years.
- Flexible public holidays.
- A travel allowance.
- Various bonus schemes.
- The possibility of hybrid working.
- A good pension scheme with ASR Capital.
- Extra allowances for internet, telephone, and a work-from-home budget.
- A training budget, coaching, an onboarding program, and unlimited access to the Yacht Academy with over 3,000 courses and training programs.
Networking events, knowledge sessions, and an annual community festival.
Based on the applications received and the availability of suitable positions, we will select candidates and invite them for an introductory interview to discuss career opportunities.
Bedrijfsinformatie
About the Company
Our client is DAF - Dutch truck manufacturer with its headquarters and main production facility in Eindhoven. Founded in 1928, the company has grown into one of Europe's most prominent and successful manufacturers of light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Known for its focus on innovation, driver comfort, and transport efficiency, the company is a global leader in the production of high-quality trucks.
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contact
Anastassia Blechko
anastassia.blechko@randstadprofessional.nl
06-53941731
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