Vehicle Validation & Homologation Lead | End-to-End Testing

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Warwick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Vehicle Test, Validation & Homologation Lead to drive end-to-end Design Verification Planning and programme delivery across Body, Electrical, Powertrain, Chassis and Vehicle Engineering. The role concentrates on prototype fleets, DV plans, test asset management and global regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will coordinate with external test houses, suppliers and regulatory bodies, maintaining schedules and ensuring quality and timely delivery at our

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Automotive Test & Validation, Vehicle Engineering, Prototype Operations, Homologation or Product Development within an OEM, engineering consultancy or testing environment.
• Proven expertise developing and delivering Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and Requirements Management processes.
• Background in prototype fleet management, vehicle planning, build configuration control and fleet optimisation.
• Experience delivering vehicle validation and certification programmes at component, system and full vehicle level.
• Experience managing external suppliers, test houses and validation programmes.
• Demonstrable understanding of regulatory compliance, type approval and homologation requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Design Verification Planning (DVP) across Body, Electrical, Powertrain, Chassis and Vehicle Engineering programmes.
• Develop and maintain Design Verification (DV) Plans, ensuring alignment to programme targets, regulatory requirements and key milestones.
• Define and manage test assets including prototype vehicles, bucks, bodies and component spares to support validation and certification activities.
• Own vehicle configuration management, ensuring prototype and test vehicles are specified correctly for each programme phase.
• Define vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition and testing requirements to enable effective development and validation.
• Manage and optimise large-scale prototype fleets (200+ vehicles), ensuring efficient allocation and utilisation across multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate vehicle planning and deployment throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manage external test facilities and suppliers, including SoW creation, RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and programme delivery.
• Evaluate and select global test facilities, balancing cost, quality, timing and technical capability.
• Develop and maintain programme delivery plans, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate global logistics, customs and compliance activities for prototype and test asset movements.
• Lead system type approval, homologation and certification activities across global markets.
• Interface with regulatory authorities, certification bodies and technical partners to achieve compliance objectives.
• Support Product Assurance and Quality teams during witness testing activities and certification reviews.
• Monitor programme progress, report status, and drive resolution of technical and programme challenges.
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting capability growth and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Vehicle Testing

DV Plans

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Tata Technologies is seeking a Vehicle Test, Validation & Homologation Lead to drive end-to-end Design Verification Planning and programme delivery across Body, Electrical, Powertrain, Chassis and Vehicle Engineering. The role concentrates on prototype fleets, DV plans, test asset management and global regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will coordinate with external test houses, suppliers and regulatory bodies, maintaining schedules and ensuring quality and timely delivery at our