Passive Safety Homologation Specialist

Job ID
130747
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Passive Safety Homologation Specialist for a contract opportunity located in Auburn Hills, MI.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead certification strategies for all passive safety systems including occupant protection, crash structures, airbags, seatbelt systems, and interior crash protection
  • Provide regulatory guidance to Engineering to ensure designs comply with global safety standards (FMVSS, ECE, GB, etc.)
  • Develop and manage certification plans, testing schedules, and documentation requirements
  • Coordinate with regulatory authorities, third-party labs, and internal stakeholders to secure certifications and approvals
  • Stay current with regulatory changes and proactively guide future program compliance
  • Represent homologation in design reviews, project milestones, and global discussions
  • Build trusted working relationships across engineering, quality, manufacturing, service, legal, and regulatory partners
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (other degrees with relevant experience may be considered)
  • Minimum 3 years of engineering experience
  • Experience with system and subsystem engineering release in areas such as Electrical, RF, Chassis, Exterior, or Interior components
  • Strong knowledge of global safety, impact, chassis, or electrical regulations
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive certification processes to completion
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)
  • Kepner-Tregoe problem-solving and decision-making experience
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with global safety regulations and type approval processes
  • Foreign language skills are a plus
  • Automotive regulatory, program management, and testing experience highly desirable
Position Highlights:
  • Hybrid work schedule based at Chrysler Technology Center (CTC)
  • Occasional reporting to Chelsea Proving Grounds (CPG)
  • Driving Stellantis vehicles as needed
  • Limited travel (approx. 5%) to North American assembly plants or witness test locations

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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