Our client is looking for an Assistant Manager - Regulatory Affairs to monitor interpret and ensure compliance with automotive regulations coordinate product certification and homologation and act as the liaison between engineering teams certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
Mandatory Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in automotive regulatory research compliance or standardization
- Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering (Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics or related)
- Strong understanding of India and global automotive regulatory landscape including AIS CMVR BIS ICAT ARAI and ECE standards
- Experience with AIS (ADAS) BS6/CAFE Waste Management RoHS and POPs
- Ability to monitor and interpret Indian automotive safety environmental and EPR regulations and translate regulatory intent into engineering/business implications
- Experience responding to internal (India and overseas including Japan) regulatory queries accurately and on time
- Strong written and verbal English communication; Hindi and English at business level (speaking reading writing)
- Ability to prepare and maintain regulatory dossiers compliance matrices test reports and technical files
- Ability to manage multiple regulatory topics and timelines simultaneously
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Preferred Requirements:
- Masters degree or specialization in Automotive Engineering Environmental Engineering Public Policy or Regulatory Affairs
- Exposure to policy interpretation industry engagement electrification sustainability and connected vehicles
- Ability to assess India vs. global harmonization; compare AIS/BIS vs. UNECE/global standards
- Engagement with SIAM ACMA ICAT ARAI and participation in regulatory discussions
- Japanese language capability
- Experience working with cross-border teams including Japan
- Experience with databases document management systems or process improvement tools
- Experience leading regulatory or standardization initiatives
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor interpret and implement compliance with automotive regulations (AIS CMVR BIS ICAT ARAI ECE standards).
- Coordinate product certification and homologation for powertrain safety hybrid/EV and electronic components.
- Manage documentation and interface with testing/certification agencies (ARAI ICAT BIS etc.).
- Prepare and maintain regulatory dossiers compliance matrices test reports and technical files.
- Serve as liaison between engineering teams certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
- Provide training and updates to internal teams on changes in compliance standards and regulatory risks.
- Track global and domestic regulatory developments (emissions safety cybersecurity RoHS REACH EV mandates).
- Advise product teams on regulatory implications during early design and validation phases.
- Participate in working groups and policy consultations (SIAM ACMA BIS committees MoRTH consultations).
- Represent the companys interests in shaping future standards for mobility electrification and ADAS technologies.
Core Competencies:
Ownership/Accountability Communication Domain Knowledge Problem Solving Ability Drive for Achievement
About Client: A global company focused on advanced mobility that positively changes how the world moves and contributes to greater well-being. As a global Fortune 500 company they have a broad product portfolio and widespread global impact.
Required Skills:
5-10 years of experience in automotive regulatory research Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering Strong understanding of automotive regulatory landscape Ability to monitor and interpret automotive safety and environmental regulations Experience responding to internal regulatory queries Strong written and verbal communication in English and Hindi Ability to prepare and maintain regulatory dossiers and compliance matrices Ability to manage multiple regulatory topics and timelines Proficiency in MS Office