Propulsion Tech Principal Engineer - Emissions (Hybrid)

Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA); Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Professional qualifications paid

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Vehicle Certification Agency is seeking a Propulsion Technologies Principal Engineer in a hybrid role. The position focuses on emissions testing programmes and leading regulatory support for environmental type-approval topics, including electric range testing and tailpipe emissions.

You will help advance propulsion knowledge from battery-electric to hydrogen-fuelled engines and advise engineers and manufacturers globally on standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong background with automotive propulsion systems and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of government policy relating to propulsion systems.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills for collaboration.
• Experience operating within ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Evidence-based strategic decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Market Surveillance and In-Service Conformity annual testing programmes for emissions, including forecasting and budgeting.
• Active participation in regulatory forums (UNECE) to support policy objectives like Euro 7.
• Lead the development and delivery of environmental training and legislative interpretations.
• Oversee technical checks on GB type-approval applications and zero emission vehicle grants.
• Line management responsibilities in the Propulsion Technologies Group.

Skills

Automotive propulsion

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

ISO 9001 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical discipline

Job description

Vehicle Certification Agency is seeking a Propulsion Technologies Principal Engineer in a hybrid role. The position focuses on emissions testing programmes and leading regulatory support for environmental type-approval topics, including electric range testing and tailpipe emissions.

You will help advance propulsion knowledge from battery-electric to hydrogen-fuelled engines and advise engineers and manufacturers globally on standards and compliance.