Homologation & Certification Manager -France (M/F)

GAC Motor Europe B.V.; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting Allowance

Lunch allowance

Communication allowance

Job summary

GAC International France is seeking an experienced Homologation & Certification Manager to lead vehicle type approvals, regulatory compliance, vehicle registration procedures, and EPR compliance for the French and European markets.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive homologation or regulatory affairs, deep knowledge of WVTA, COC, CNIT, and SIV systems, and fluency in French and English. You will coordinate with HQ and external authorities to ensure timely market launches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive vehicle homologation, type approval, or regulatory affairs.
• In-depth knowledge of European WVTA, COC issuance, CNIT registration codes, French vehicle registration systems (SIV), and French/EU EPR environmental directives.
• Experience with Automotive OEMs, National Sales Companies, Technical Service (e.g., UTAC, TÜV), or major Automotive Importers.
• Native or business fluent French and fluent English for HQ reporting and authority relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end vehicle homologation and approvals, including WVTA, COC, and CNIT for the French market.
• Oversee national vehicle registration requirements, technical documentation, and administrative procedures with French transport authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations across ELV, batteries, tires, and packaging waste.
• Serve as primary technical contact for French regulatory bodies, testing agencies, and certification authorities; coordinate with Global R&D and HQ engineering teams.
• Monitor evolving French and EU automotive regulations, safety standards, environmental mandates, and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Vehicle homologation

Type approval

Regulatory affairs

WVTA

COC issuance

CNIT registration

EPR compliance

Regulatory liaison

French language

English language

Job description

About the GAC

GAC International France was registered in March 2026 in Paris and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC group, 6601238.SH, 02238.HK), headquartered in Guangzhou City, is a large joint-stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges. At present, it has about 100,000 employees. Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181. The main business covers seven major sectors: research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance. Sticking to independent innovation and joint venture cooperation, GAC group is now transforming itself with all its strength to a technology-based enterprise. Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world-class company which wins customers’ trust, ensures staff's well-being, and meets social expectations.

Homologation & Certification Manager

We are currently looking for a Homologation & Certification Manager, the details Job responsibilities as below:

Who You Are:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Homologation & Certification Manager to lead vehicle type approvals, regulatory compliance, vehicle registration procedures, and EPR compliance for the French and European markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vehicle Homologation & Approvals: Lead and manage end-to-end vehicle type approvals, European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA), Certificate of Conformity (COC), and National Approval (CNIT) processes for the French market.
• Registration & Statutory Compliance: Oversee national vehicle registration requirements, technical documentation, and administrative procedures with French transport authorities and technical services.
• EPR Compliance Management: Ensure full compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations in France, including end-of-life vehicles (ELV), traction batteries, tires, and packaging waste management.
• Authority & HQ Coordination: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for French regulatory bodies, testing agencies, and certification authorities, coordinating technical data alignment with Global R&D and HQ engineering teams.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Track and interpret evolving French and EU automotive regulations, safety standards, environmental mandates, and cybersecurity requirements, advising internal teams on necessary product adaptations.

What You Bring:

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in automotive vehicle homologation, type approval, or technical regulatory affairs.
• Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of European WVTA, COC issuance, CNIT registration codes, French vehicle registration systems (SIV), and French/EU EPR environmental directives.
• Industry Background: Proven track record with an Automotive OEM, National Sales Company, Technical Service (e.g., UTAC, TÜV), or major Automotive Importer.
• Languages: Native or Business Fluent French (essential for authority relations and local compliance) and Fluent English (working/reporting language with HQ).
• Skills & Mindset: Exceptional technical rigor, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex certification projects under strict market-launch timelines.

What We Offer:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Lunch Allowance & communication allowance reimbursements.

GAC International France is based in Paris, and we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, along with an attractive welfare policy.

We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together. Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership. We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world-class company.