Regulatory Affairs Manager (Automotive)

TÜV Rheinland Group; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Flexible working hours

Experienced and international teams

Employee training and development

Positive working atmosphere

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager in its Mobility unit to bridge engineering, regulation and international collaboration. You will help innovative automotive technologies reach global markets while meeting the highest safety standards.

Working with colleagues across Europe and Greater China, you will build trusted relationships with authorities, customers and partners, contributing to the future of mobility in a dynamic, international team.

Qualifications

• Fluent Chinese (spoken and written) and strong English skills.
• Automotive background or knowledge gained through studies, internships or professional experience.
• Degree in Engineering or another technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with European type approval authorities (e.g. KBA, RDW, SNCH, STA).
• Act as the key interface between our Greater China team and European authorities, ensuring smooth communication and project execution.
• Support leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers with regulatory and type approval activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with automotive manufacturers, suppliers and industry stakeholders across Europe, supporting customer collaboration and business development activities in close partnership with our Sales and Business Development teams.
• Support customer visits, authority meetings and industry events across Europe.
• Monitor regulatory developments and help customers navigate changes.

Skills

Chinese

English

Automotive background

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Mobility

In the Mobility business unit, we are looking for dedicated talents who want to pave the way for safe, sustainable, and smart mobility of the future, becoming pioneers of better mobility. Our focus is on ensuring traffic safety and developing innovative solutions for all transport systems and modes - from roads and railways to air transport. With our expertise, we enhance safety and efficiency in transportation through holistic approaches and advanced concepts.

• Our vehicle inspections promote both road safety and environmental protection, making a significant contribution to traffic safety.
• Driver’s license testing is conducted reliably by our qualified experts.
• TÜV Rheinland Schaden- und Wertgutachten GmbH offers comprehensive services for various target groups in the after-sales sector.
• Automotive Engineering & Homologation supports international clients as an independent partner in successfully bringing safe and innovative vehicles and components to the global market.
• Rail and urban transport: We are the trusted, reputable, and customer-focused partner for intelligent, safe, and clean transportation solutions.

Become part of a team that ensures mobility of the future is safe, sustainable, and inclusive. With us, you can apply your strengths in an environment that fosters diversity, innovation, and personal development.

Are you ready to help create mobility solutions for the future and drive traffic safety forward? Then a career in mobility at TÜV Rheinland is the right choice for you.

Job Summary

Help bring the next generation of mobility safely to the world.

Every new vehicle entering the market has a journey behind it.

As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, regulation and international collaboration - helping innovative automotive technologies reach global markets while meeting the highest safety standards.

Working closely with colleagues across Europe and Greater China, you'll build trusted relationships with authorities, customers and partners, making a real contribution to the future of mobility.

What You’ll Do

• Build trusted partnerships with European type approval authorities (e.g. KBA, RDW, SNCH, STA),
• Act as the key interface between our Greater China team and European authorities, ensuring smooth communication and project execution,
• Support leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers with regulatory and type approval activities,
• Build and maintain relationships with automotive manufacturers, suppliers and industry stakeholders across Europe, supporting customer collaboration and business development activities in close partnership with our Sales and Business Development teams,
• Support customer visits, authority meetings and industry events across Europe,
• Monitor regulatory developments and help customers navigate changes.

Must-haves

What you’ll bring

• Fluent Chinese (spoken and written) and strong English skills,
• Automotive background or knowledge gained through studies, internships or professional experience.

You’ll Stand Out If You Also Have

• A degree in Engineering or another technical discipline,
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills,
• Curiosity, initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving,
• The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in an international environment,
• Experience with type approval, regulatory affairs or business development is an advantage - but not essential.

Why join TÜV Rheinland

Your work will help bring innovative vehicles and technologies safely to the market.

You’ll collaborate with experts across Europe and Greater China, work with leading automotive manufacturers and authorities, and develop your career in an international environment where expertise, collaboration and continuous learning matter.

Whether you’re starting your career after relevant internships or already have experience in the automotive industry, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact from day one.

Working at TÜV Rheinland. Today for Tomorrow.

Ready to shape the future with us?

If you’re excited by international collaboration, the automotive industry and work that helps shape the future of safe mobility, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Positive working atmosphere: Isn't it tempting to work for an established, significant company with a rich heritage? Here’s the even better news: we also want the work to be fun!
• Remote working: Commuting is a time and mood killer, especially during rush hour. We offer remote work and welcome you to join our team regardless of your current location!
• Flexible working hours: Balancing your private and professional life is not always easy: family matters, personal needs, transport or simply your own energy cycle - our flexible working hours support you in this!
• Experienced and international teams: We welcome new talent, but are also proud of our many long-standing colleagues. Let your personal experience come together with our multicultural TÜV Rheinland experience to achieve something together!
• Employee training and development: We live ‘Just right’ as the core of our corporate DNA. Constantly growing together and learning from each other is therefore a matter of course for us!