Assistant Manager Registration & Homologation (All genders welcome)

Kia Europe; Mainz; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kia Europe is seeking an Assistant Manager for Registration & Homologation to ensure efficient vehicle registration processes from production to lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering degree, 3+ years automotive experience, and analytical skills to navigate regulations effectively. Join a diverse team dedicated to automotive innovation.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Private leasing offer

Systematic off and on-the-job training

Free staff restaurant

Health management support

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years in European automotive industry focused on registration and homologation.
• Strong understanding of European registration processes.
• Experience in a diverse international environment.

Aufgaben

• Manage vehicle registration and homologation processes.
• Setup and management of the vehicle registration system.
• Act as main point of contact for registration activities.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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23.06.2025

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07.08.2025

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Job Description:

Join the movement and find new inspiration.

We have an exciting opportunity for you as:

Assistant Manager Registration & Homologation (all genders welcome) within our Product & Pricing department of the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.

Job Mission:

As an Assistant Manager Registration & Homologation, your primary purpose is to manage the central operations necessary to enable Kia’s national organizations to register vehicles. You will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless registration process from before Start of Production (SOP) through the end of the vehicle's lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

Support vehicle registration and homologation matters at Kia Europe (Kia EU).

Setup and management of the central vehicle registration system to ensure accurate issuance of Certificates of Conformity (CoC) for each Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) extension.

Act as the main point of contact for Kia Europe subsidiaries and importers to enable them to carryout registration activities.

Additional Tasks:

Support Research & Development (R&D) regarding local regulations by surveying markets.

Support markets to manage their End of Series and issue necessary communications.

Contribute to knowledge sharing by developing or refining business processes.

Ensure that changes to CoC format are implemented by IT inline with regulations.

Participate in the Operational Launch Committee to provide updates on homologation status to relevant Kia EU teams.

Identify and implement improvements to registration systems, supporting IT projects for enhancements.

Your Talents:

University degree (ideally in Mechanical Engineering).

3+ years European automotive industry experience with a focus on European registration and homologation.

Strong understanding of European Registration and Homologation processes and their requirements.

Understanding of and interest in European vehicle regulations.

Quantitative and analytical skills to support decision-making and excellent attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Excel for data analysis.

Experience working in a diverse environment, with an understanding of various cultures and perspectives.

Initiative, self-confidence, and resilience.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Passion for the automotive industry, including cars, motorsports and automotive design.

Who are we?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to 40 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations.

Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.

Developing new frameworks and solutions.

Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute.

A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more.