Homologation Program Planning & Compliance Engineer

Apex Systems; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Homologation Program Planning & Compliance Engineer to join our hybrid team in Southeast Michigan. The role blends engineering, program management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure vehicle programs meet safety and emissions standards across the product lifecycle.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with four onsite days and one remote day, providing exposure to global automotive regulations and opportunities to influence evolving

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate vehicle program changes and assess impacts to safety and emissions compliance.
• Review applications, engineering changes, and program modifications for regulatory concerns and risks.
• Escalate compliance issues to approval engineers and stakeholders as needed.
• Support homologation planning and execution across vehicle programs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

# Homologation Program Planning & Compliance EngineerApply**Job#: 3045349****Job Description:**Homologation Program Planning & Compliance Engineer**Location:** Southeast Michigan (Hybrid)**Schedule:** 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote**Travel:** None Required**Rate:** $30-35/HRPosition OverviewWe are seeking two motivated engineers to join the Homologation Engineering team supporting vehicle program planning, compliance assessments, and regulatory readiness activities. This role combines engineering, program management, and cross-functional collaboration to help ensure vehicle programs meet global safety and emissions requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who enjoys working across multiple organizations, evaluating the impact of program changes, and driving actions that support regulatory compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to global automotive regulations while helping shape and improve evolving compliance processes.Key Responsibilities* Evaluate vehicle program changes and assess potential impacts to safety and emissions compliance.* Review new applications, engineering changes, and program modifications to identify regulatory concerns and compliance risks.* Escalate compliance-related issues to approval engineers and key stakeholders as needed.* Support homologation planning and execution activities across assigned vehicle programs.* Partner with Program Managers, Technical Program Managers (TPMs), Product Development teams, and other stakeholders to evaluate compliance implications of design and content changes.* Coordinate activities across engineering, testing, and regulatory teams to support program objectives.* Drive proactive communication and stakeholder engagement across multiple organizations.* Monitor and communicate program status, risks, and compliance considerations.* Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and leverage automation tools.* Assist with the development and refinement of new compliance and homologation planning processes.Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.* Strong organizational and project coordination skills.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.* Ability to independently drive actions and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.* Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.* Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic program environment.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in automotive product development, engineering, program management, or related functions.* Familiarity with automotive safety, emissions, certification, or regulatory compliance requirements.* Knowledge of global automotive regulations and homologation processes.* Experience supporting vehicle development programs from concept through launch.* Exposure to process improvement, workflow automation, or digital transformation initiatives.* Experience collaborating with global teams across multiple regions.Success Factors* Self-starter with the ability to work independently and influence outcomes.* Strong attention to detail and willingness to challenge assumptions when evaluating compliance impacts.* Ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.* Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in modernizing processes and leveraging technology.* Strong sense of ownership and accountability.Work Environment & Development* Hybrid work schedule consisting of four onsite days and one remote day per week.* No travel required.* Regulatory and homologation training will be provided.* Opportunity to help establish and refine evolving processes while making meaningful contributions to the organization.* Occasional collaboration with teams in Europe and South America may require flexibility for meetings across time zones.About the TeamThe **Homologation Engineering Team** is responsible for planning, executing, and managing environmental and safety compliance programs that enable vehicle certification for global markets outside the United States. The team partners closely with engineering, testing, product development, and regulatory organizations to ensure vehicles meet applicable requirements and are successfully approved for sale worldwide. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Dearborn, MI, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 6, 2026**Pay Range:** $30 - $38 per hour