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 🌏