Global Lead Homologation Engineer

Futura Design; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Futura Design in Coventry is seeking a Lead Homologation Engineer to develop and execute vehicle regulatory strategies for niche, low‑volume vehicles. You will lead certification planning, interpret complex legislation, assess designs for compliance, and coordinate with engineering, quality, manufacturing and programme teams to ensure global market access and timely approvals.

The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer, with significant experience leading homologation activities for

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in automotive homologation, certification, or regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience leading homologation activities for vehicle programmes.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and engineering development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vehicle homologation strategies for specific global markets.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to engineering and programme teams.
• Assess vehicle designs against applicable legislation and identify compliance gaps.
• Provide early-stage guidance during the concept phase to ensure regulatory requirements are adhered.
• Monitor changes to global automotive legislation and assess programme impacts.
• Support business decisions relating to market access, certification pathways, and regulatory risk.
• Lead homologation activities across multiple vehicle programmes.
• Develop certification plans, schedules and deliverables aligned with programme milestones.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of compliance activities.
• Manage homologation risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Prepare certification documentation and technical compliance evidence.
• Work with Test and Development engineers to ensure homologation test requirements and approval activities are scheduled.
• Consult with local homologation consultants, regulatory authorities, approval agencies and certification bodies.
• Support vehicle inspections, audit activities and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain homologation records and approval documentation.
• Electrical Engineering.
• Body and Closures Engineering.
• Powertrain Engineering.
• Manufacturing.
• Quality.
• Purchasing.
• Programme Management.
• Legal teams.
• Support resolution of compliance-related issues throughout development and production of vehicles.

Skills

Automotive homologation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Automotive Engineering

Job description

Futura Design in Coventry is seeking a Lead Homologation Engineer to develop and execute vehicle regulatory strategies for niche, low‑volume vehicles. You will lead certification planning, interpret complex legislation, assess designs for compliance, and coordinate with engineering, quality, manufacturing and programme teams to ensure global market access and timely approvals.

The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer, with significant experience leading homologation activities for