Homologation Engineer

Jetour Auto Malaysia; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetour Auto Malaysia is seeking a Homologation Engineer Senior Executive/Assistant Manager/Manager to ensure JETOUR vehicles meet regulatory and certification requirements across Malaysia and ASEAN. You will lead type approvals, coordinate testing, and liaise with authorities to enable market entry.

Role involves cross-functional collaboration with R&D, quality, manufacturing and regulatory bodies with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automotive, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience in automotive homologation or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of ASEAN regulations and UN ECE standards.
• Familiarity with certification documentation and testing.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automotive regulations across Malaysia and ASEAN countries.
• Plan and manage the vehicle homologation and type approval process.
• Develop certification plans for new vehicle models and timelines.
• Coordinate compliance testing (emissions, EMC, safety, crash, battery).
• Prepare and submit technical docs and certification applications.
• Liaise with government authorities, labs, and agencies.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, and manufacturing to ensure compliance.
• Assess regulatory impact on designs and advise on changes.
• Maintain records of certificates, reports and validity.
• Prepare regulatory compliance reports for management.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

English proficiency

Mandarin/Bahasa Malaysia (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Title: Homologation Engineer Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager/ Manager

Duration: Full Time- Contract

Department: Asean International R&D

Position Overview

The Homologation Engineer is responsible for ensuring that JETOUR vehicles comply with automotive regulations, technical standards, and certification requirements across Malaysia and other ASEAN markets. This role involves managing vehicle type approval processes, coordinating compliance testing, monitoring regulatory developments, and working closely with internal teams and regulatory authorities to support successful vehicle certification and market entry.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse automotive regulations, technical standards, and vehicle certification requirements across Malaysia and other ASEAN countries.


• Plan, coordinate, and manage the vehicle homologation and type approval process, including certification applications, submissions, approvals, and renewals.


• Develop certification plans for new vehicle models, including timelines, testing requirements, regulatory approvals, and coordination with relevant authorities.


• Coordinate compliance testing activities, including emissions, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), vehicle safety, crash testing, and battery safety, where applicable.


• Prepare, review, and submit technical documentation, vehicle specifications, test reports, and certification applications to relevant regulatory bodies.


• Liaise with government authorities, certification agencies, testing laboratories, and industry organisations to ensure smooth homologation processes.


• Collaborate with R&D, product development, quality, manufacturing, and other departments to ensure vehicles meet regulatory requirements.


• Evaluate the impact of new or revised automotive regulations on existing and upcoming vehicle models, providing recommendations to ensure compliance.


• Maintain accurate records of homologation certificates, test reports, regulatory documentation, and certification validity.


• Assess vehicle design or production changes that may affect existing approvals and coordinate additional testing or certification when required.


• Support regulatory inspections, vehicle assessments, factory audits, and other certification-related activities when necessary.


• Prepare regulatory compliance reports, certification progress updates, and technical assessments for management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• Relevant experience in automotive homologation, vehicle certification, or regulatory compliance.


• Knowledge of ASEAN automotive regulations, vehicle type approval processes, and UN ECE standards.


• Familiarity with automotive compliance testing and technical certification documentation.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.


• Good command of English; proficiency in Mandarin or Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage.


• Detail-oriented, well-organised, and willing to travel when required.