Homologation Engineer

Invenio; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenio is seeking an experienced Homologation & Compliance Engineer to support ADR certification activities for a major light vehicle program in Australia. The role requires end-to-end ownership of homologation, collaboration with internal teams and regulatory bodies, and hands-on ROVER experience to drive timely approvals.

You will develop timing plans, review compliance documentation, and address gaps with continuous improvement initiatives, while coordinating with external testers and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive homologation and compliance in Australia.
• Strong ADR knowledge and VTA experience.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven stakeholder engagement across local and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead ADR homologation activities across various vehicle programs.
• Develop and manage homologation timing plans aligned to program milestones.
• Review and validate compliance documentation (test reports, drawings, technical data).
• Liaise with third-party converters, test facilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions through to resolution.
• Prepare and submit Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) documentation timely and accurately via ROVER.
• Manage regulatory RFIs and ensure timely, accurate responses.
• Support vehicle inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned.
• Provide structured weekly status reporting to the Homologation Manager.

Skills

ADR knowledge

ROVER experience

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Eng. degree

Job description

We are partnering with an international automotive OEM manufacturer, seeking an experienced Homologation & Compliance Engineer to support ADR certification activities for a major light vehicle program. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring vehicles meet all Australian regulatory requirements and achieve approval within program timelines.

About the Role

You will take ownership of end-to-end homologation activities, working across internal engineering teams, third-party converters, and regulatory bodies. This role requires strong ADR knowledge, hands-on ROVER experience, and the ability to manage complex compliance deliverables in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ADR homologation activities across various vehicle programs
• Develop and manage homologation timing plans aligned to program milestones
• Review and validate compliance documentation (test reports, drawings, technical data)
• Liaise with third-party converters, test facilities, and internal stakeholders
• Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions through to resolution
• Prepare and submit Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) documentation timely and accurately via ROVER
• Manage regulatory RFIs and ensure timely, accurate responses
• Support vehicle inspections, audits, and compliance assessments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned
• Provide structured weekly status reporting to the Homologation Manager

Key Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in automotive homologation and compliance in Australia
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Design Rules (ADR) and VTA processes
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven stakeholder engagement across local and global teams
• High attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach

If you have deep ADR expertise and hands-on ROVER experience, we would love to hear from you.