Homologation Lead

About Fisker Inc. 

California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store. 

Role Overview 

Reporting to the Homologation manager, this role supports the homologation manager to achieve global vehicle certification and compliance. These activities include:

  • Identifying homologation requirements and monitoring of homologation processes and regulations for new vehicle types to ensure compliance with legal requirements Arrange,
  • Support and conduct physical tests that are part of the homologation process, 
  • Creating compliance test reports and collating regulatory documentation
  • Interface with technical services and approval authorities to deliver certification for required markets.
  • Work closely with vehicle design engineers, interpret regulations, offer expert opinions on design issues and justify and record the decisions
  • Monitor global regulations (e.g. FMVSS, ECE, GB, ASEAN, SA) and consumer ratings protocols (e.g. US and Euro NCAP, IIHS, RCAR), ensuring changes are communicated throughout the business to ensure on-going compliance of Fisker vehicles. 
  • Support the Fisker team to create the EU and China conformity of production plan.
  • Develop and plan all necessary required audits. 
  • Expert knowledge to deliver comprehensive, correct and conforming data to EPA and CARB.
  • Expert knowledge of range and performance requirements for electric vehicle.
  • Familiar with IMDS system process and guides suppliers, Fisker team regarding all market certification material requirements.
  • Prepare and file all necessary documents related to Testing, Type approval, and Self-certification.
  • Maintaining approvals in good standing with all regulatory agencies as products evolve and improve.
  • Interact with global regulatory bodies including NHTSA, EPA, EU type-approval agencies, Chinese test labs and others as required

Key Requirements

  • A minimum of 7 years of automotive homologation experience with at least 5 years in a direct Global Certification activity related role.
  • BSc Degree or higher in relevant engineering subject
  • Ideally, direct experience in taking a vehicle program at least for one market. E.g. North America, Europe, or China.
  • An in depth understanding of global regulatory requirements and structures
  • Deep curiosity to understand the product and how the regulations may be applied.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with government authorities and test labs is a must
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and globally as required to support homologation activities
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences 

Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty.

Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.

Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way.

Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.

Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.

Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.

Additional Information 

Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run

Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends where needed to meet deadlines and company goals

Unternehmen / Organisation: 
Fisker Inc