Contract Manager – Vehicle Homologation (M/F/X) (2025-4799)

Function

As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for managing vehicle type approval projects across the European and UN regulatory frameworks (EU 2018/858, UNECE). You will coordinate directly with international manufacturers, laboratories, and government authorities to ensure compliance and certification of vehicles and systems.

Your role includes on-site test witnessing, technical analysis, dossier preparation, and the full follow-up process with the competent authorities in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Sweden and others.

You thrive in a multicultural environment and are willing to travel abroad multiple times per year for extended periods, particularly to Japan, Korea, India, and other manufacturing hubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage homologation projects from start to finish: planning, witnessing, analysis, certification
• Witness approval tests at manufacturer or lab sites in accordance with Vinçotte and EU/UN procedures
• Review and analyse technical reports from testing partners and prepare full approval documentation
• Liaise with type approval authorities in BE, LU, or SE for certificate delivery
• Stay informed on evolving regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU 2018/858, UN R155/R156, ISO 9001)
• Build trusted client relationships and provide guidance during audits and approvals
• Coordinate with internal experts, engineers, and auditors to ensure technical consistency and accuracy
• Maintain structured documentation and reporting in compliance with internal quality systems

Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering or a relevant technical field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the automotive sector, preferably in homologation or type approval
• Solid understanding of EU and UNECE vehicle regulations (e.g. EU 2018/858, UN R10, R13, R79, etc.)
• Experience with manufacturing environments, quality systems and ISO 9001 is a strong plus
• Technically analytical, precise in documentation, and able to work autonomously
• Strong communicator, with the ability to manage stakeholders and clients in an international context
• Fluent in English, and either Dutch or French is a must
• Living in Belgium or willing to relocate on own expense
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally several times a year for periods of 2–5 weeks