Homologation, Certification and Regulation engineer

About MBRDI:

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.

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.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / 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 (Good to Have):

• 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?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of mobility.
• 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.