Regulatory & Homologation Manager – Europe (Passenger Vehicles / New Energy)

About the role

The Regulatory \& Homologation Manager will ensure European regulations are properly implemented, provide early guidance on upcoming laws, and support or lead compliance risk management. The role acts as a key liaison between BYD and European authorities, technical services, and industry bodies, enabling smooth market access and consistent production compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• European Regulatory \& Certification Coordination

+ Manage and coordinate type approval and certification processes across Europe.
+ Ensure regulatory requirements are effectively localized and implemented in collaboration with internal teams.
+ Act as a central point of contact for European authorities and technical service organizations.

• Regulatory Monitoring \& Impact Analysis

+ Continuously track EU and pan\-European vehicle regulations and emerging standards.
+ Evaluate the impact of new or updated regulations on product design, development, and production.
+ Provide timely guidance to business, R\&D, and manufacturing teams, ensuring regulatory foresight.

• Conformity of Production (CoP) Support

+ Support the establishment and management of CoP systems across European production sites.
+ Identify compliance risks, recommend corrective measures, and ensure mass\-produced vehicles meet approved certifications.

• Compliance Risk \& Incident Management

+ Support or lead responses to market surveillance, audits, recalls, or ad\-hoc compliance issues.
+ Coordinate internally and externally to resolve regulatory events efficiently and in line with requirements.

• Stakeholder \& Authority Engagement

+ Build and maintain relationships with key European authorities, technical service providers, and industry associations.
+ Participate in discussions on regulatory changes and standards to influence BYD’s compliance strategy.

• Process Improvement \& Internal Alignment

+ Promote continuous improvement of internal European compliance processes.
+ Establish regular communication channels with country teams across Europe to ensure aligned regulatory practices.

Required skills, qualifications, and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field.


• 8\+ years in automotive regulatory compliance, homologation, or type approval, preferably with OEMs or recognized technical service organizations (e.g., TÜV, IDIADA). Experience in government or official laboratories is a plus.


• Hands\-on experience with whole vehicle compliance in passenger vehicles, including new energy or electrified platforms.


• Strong ability to analyze regulations, identify compliance risks, and translate requirements into actionable internal plans.


• Experience supporting or managing compliance risk events, recalls, or regulatory investigations.


• Familiarity with intelligent and automated vehicle systems (ADAS, automated driving) is advantageous.


• Excellent communication, coordination, and cross\-functional project management skills.


• Fluency in English; additional European languages (Dutch, German, Spanish) are a plus.


• Preferred: Existing European regulatory networks or contacts in authorities and technical services.

We offer:

• Performance and experience\-based competitive remuneration, pension plan, and commuting allowance


• 25 days of annual leave with the opportunity to purchase 5 extra holidays


• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to zero\-emissions transportation and de\-carbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose is to build a zero\-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team

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