Homologation Executive

CHERY CORPORATE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

CHERY CORPORATE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is seeking a regulatory specialist to handle vehicle certifications and ensure our products meet Southeast Asia laws. You will manage homologation, coordinate testing, and liaise with government bodies to ensure timely market readiness.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years in homologation or compliance, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management to align R&D with regulatory trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• 3–5 years of homologation or compliance experience in automotive.
• Knowledge of vehicle development processes, regulations and standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive homologation and customs tasks independently.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and expand channels for acquiring regulatory information, including market access, non-access legal, policies, and technical standards
• Execute the collection and dissemination of regulatory data through official website and external information sources
• Conduct in-depth interpretation of regulations to ensure accurate organizational understanding and projects
• Continuously monitor regulatory developments in assigned markets, maintain and optimize the regulatory database, assess regulatory impacts, and align information with internal R&D teams and relevant stakeholders
• Define and compile technical access requirements and specifications for vehicle projects in assigned markets to support product definition and strategic planning
• Manage homologation and certification for assigned markets, leading local testing and certificate acquisition while coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely market readiness
• Optimize compliance workflows; liaison with local government technical bodies and industry associations
• Track policy and standard trends for advanced technologies and standard movements to evaluate the impact on the product roadmap
• Organize training sessions on regulations and customs compliance to enhance the R&D team's compliance awareness and professional capabilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the superior

Skills

Regulatory monitoring

Stakeholder management

Cross-country coordination

Regulatory interpretation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

You will handle vehicle certifications and ensure our products meet all technical laws in across Southeast Asia.

Key responsibilities

Identify and expand channels for acquiring regulatory information, including market access, non-access legal, policies, and technical standards

Execute the collection and dissemination of regulatory data through official website and external information sources

Conduct in-depth interpretation of regulations to ensure accurate organizational understanding and projects

Continuously monitor regulatory developments in assigned markets, maintain and optimize the regulatory database, assess regulatory impacts, and align information with internal R&D teams and relevant stakeholders

Define and compile technical access requirements and specifications for vehicle projects in assigned markets to support product definition and strategic planning

Manage homologation and certification for assigned markets, leading local testing and certificate acquisition while coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely market readiness

Optimize compliance workflows; liaison with local government technical bodies and industry associations

Track policy and standard trends for advanced technologies and standard movements to evaluate the impact on the product roadmap

Organize training sessions on regulations and customs compliance to enhance the R&D team's compliance awareness and professional capabilities

Perform other related duties as assigned by the superior

About you

Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in similar homologation or compliance role, preferably in the automotive industry

Excellent knowledge of vehicle development processes, regulations and standards

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong regulatory sensitivity, cross-department and cross-country coordination skills, able to independently drive homologation and customs tasks

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve compliance issues

Chery Malaysia is the official distributor of Chery vehicles in Malaysia and part of the global Chery Automobile Group, a leading international automotive brand with operations in over 80 countries. Built on strong engineering capabilities, innovation, and quality, we are committed to delivering reliable, advanced mobility solutions and exceptional customer experiences. As we continue our nationwide expansion, we offer a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals who are driven to grow, contribute, and be part of shaping the future of mobility in Malaysia, supported by strong leadership, continuous learning, and long-term career opportunities.

Chery Malaysia is the official distributor of Chery vehicles in Malaysia and part of the global Chery Automobile Group, a leading international automotive brand with operations in over 80 countries. Built on strong engineering capabilities, innovation, and quality, we are committed to delivering reliable, advanced mobility solutions and exceptional customer experiences. As we continue our nationwide expansion, we offer a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals who are driven to grow, contribute, and be part of shaping the future of mobility in Malaysia, supported by strong leadership, continuous learning, and long-term career opportunities.