Homologation, Certification and Regulation engineer

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) is seeking a Homologation, Certification and Regulation Engineer to support global automotive certification and regulatory compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage system-level approvals for safety disciplines in accordance with EU and global regulatory requirements.
• Perform component-level certification checks and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Collect and validate certification data, including technical data, drawings, and information required for technical descriptions.
• Extract and consolidate technical information from engineering drawings and supplier component approvals.
• Prepare certification-related information documents and supporting technical documentation.
• Evaluate engineering changes from a certification and regulatory compliance perspective and assess their impact on vehicle compliance.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including technical services, to ensure timely completion of certification activities.
• Plan and organize certification tests and support R&D teams and technical services during testing activities.
• Manage certification milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure compliance with project targets.
• Monitor, understand, and track applicable global automotive regulations and assess their impact on vehicle and system certification.

Required Skills and Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in automotive homologation, certification, or regulatory affairs, preferably with an OEM.
• Strong background in vehicle homologation and certification processes.
• Good knowledge of international homologation processes, including EU and global requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply European and international technical regulations.
• Knowledge of active and passive safety certification requirements for vehicle systems.
• Experience with automotive regulations and/or vehicle exterior and compliance-related components.
• Ability to perform risk analysis related to overall vehicle compliance.
• Strong coordination, stakeholder management, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and preparation of technical documentation and presentations.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with a goal- and result-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication, presentation, teamwork, and customer-oriented skills.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are an added advantage.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Additional certification in Automotive Homologation, Vehicle Regulations, Compliance, or Regulatory Affairs is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an automotive OEM in international homologation, certification, or regulatory affairs.
• Exposure to Mercedes-Benz/Daimler certification processes and systems.
• Knowledge of global vehicle safety regulations and certification procedures.
• Experience working with international technical services, certification authorities, suppliers, and cross-functional R&D teams.
• German language proficiency is an added advantage.
• Experience supporting certification testing and regulatory assessments across multiple global markets.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge automotive technologies and global certification projects.
• Collaborate with international R&D teams and stakeholders.
• Thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Access world-class infrastructure and continuous learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At MBRDI, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, background, or ability.

Contact

MBRDI Recruitment: mbrdi_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com