Validation Engineer (Homologation Testing Active safety)

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is seeking a regulatory compliance and homologation professional in Gurugram to drive execution of homologation activities, ensure compliance with IS15986, AIS151/152/133 and UN regulations, and coordinate testing and audits.

The role involves cross‑functional collaboration with Carline, Engineering and Homologation teams to finalize test applicability, manage test schedules, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CMVR, AIS, IS, BIS and UN Regulations (UNR) and ECE requirements.
• Experience with worst‑case selection logic and variant management.
• Ability to evaluate test methods, data analysis and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Domestic and Export regulations; support homologation activities through execution and review of development and pre‑homologation testing.
• Coordinate and monitor development, validation, and pre‑homologation testing activities; review test methods and results.
• Prepare regulatory audit checklists; act as test witness during pre‑homologation testing and evaluate readiness for homologation.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Homologation

Test planning

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Audit readiness

Job description

Full-time

Gurugram

Experience 2 - 4 Years

Regulatory Compliance & Homologation Execution

• Ensure compliance with Domestic (IS15986, AIS151, AIS152, AIS133, IS11948) & Export regulations (UN13H, UNR139, UNR140, UNR79)
• Support homologation activities through execution and review of development and pre‑homologation testing
• Ensure internal design standards are aligned with applicable regulatory requirements

Testing, Validation & Technical Evaluation

• Coordinate and monitor development, validation, and pre‑homologation testing activities
• Review test methods, data analysis, and results against regulatory standards
• Identify deviations, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions
• Collaborate with Carline, Engineering, and Homologation teams to finalize test applicability
• Develop test schedules, monitor execution, and track project milestones
• Identify gaps in regulatory interpretation or test methods and resolve through technical discussion
• Prepare Worst Case Criteria documentation based on product changes or variants
• Develop and manage test matrices to support homologation test list finalization

Audit, Test Witness & Homologation Readiness

• Prepare regulatory audit checklists aligned with latest regulations
• Act as test witness/internal auditor during pre‑homologation testing
• Evaluate readiness for homologation based on test outcomes and compliance status

Documentation & Compliance Process Adherence

• Prepare internal test reports, compliance summaries, and regulatory documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal compliance processes and maintain audit‑ready records
• Escalate high‑risk compliance issues to senior management with mitigation plans

Regulatory & Homologation Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of- CMVR Motor Vehicle Rules AIS, IS, BIS standards, UN Regulations (UNR) and ECE requirements

Testing & Validation Expertise:

• Ability to evaluate: Test methods and procedures, Data analysis and result interpretation, & Compliance against regulatory intent
• Understanding of worst‑case selection logic and variant management

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Experience in test planning, scheduling, and tracking deliverables
• Ability to manage multiple tests/projects under tight timelines

Technical Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Strong analytical skills for identifying test failures or compliance risks
• Ability to define countermeasures and corrective actions
• Structured approach to escalation and risk communication

Documentation & Audit Skills

• Experience preparing technical reports and compliance documentation
• Familiarity with regulatory audits and internal compliance assessments
• Ability to develop checklists and ensure traceability of requirements