Lead Engineer, Homologation Program Coordination & Compliance

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• →Own the end-to-end homologation program coordination and compliance strategy for assigned vehicle programs, establishing certification approaches, governance, milestones, evidence requirements, and decision paths from development through production launch and lifecycle changes. 
• →Serve as the recognized subject-matter expert and lead technical interface for program-level homologation and regulatory compliance, coordinating with regulatory agencies, technical services, certification bodies, internal leadership, and Volkswagen Group partners as applicable. 
• →Interpret evolving regulatory requirements and evaluate their effects across vehicle systems, components, software-enabled functions, test programs, documentation, timing, and program risk. 
• →Exercise independent judgment on significant and unique compliance issues where solutions require evaluation of incomplete information, regulatory interpretation, competing program priorities, and broader functional impact. 
• →Define and govern homologation change management and homologation vehicle management, including vehicle configuration, parts-status verification, evidence traceability, deviation control, and certification-impact assessment. 
• →Establish and maintain homologation-relevant processes, workflow instructions, methods, tools, plans, metrics, and audit controls that provide scalable and consistent compliance execution across programs. 
• →Lead integrated certification planning across safety, environmental, noise, component, and other applicable requirements; align development, testing, documentation, and approval activities with program milestones. 
• →Direct cross-functional resolution of material non-compliance risks and certification blockers, defining recovery actions, facilitating technical arbitration, and escalating decision requirements with clear impact assessments and recommendations. 
• →Lead preparation, technical review, and submission readiness of documentation, reports, technical data, and evidence packages for regulatory agencies and certification bodies. 
• →Represent Homologation in advanced design reviews, program governance forums, launch-readiness reviews, and change-control boards; influence diverse stakeholders toward compliant and effective solutions. 
• →Coordinate across Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Legal, Program Management, suppliers, and external partners to ensure compliance requirements and deliverables are integrated into vehicle development and launch plans. 
• →Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers and extended team members on complex regulatory interpretations, certification methods, evidence quality, and issue resolution. 
• →Contribute to company and Engineering objectives by establishing best practices, reusable certification strategies, lessons learned, and continuous-improvement priorities that strengthen compliance readiness and execution. 
• →Monitor emerging laws, regulations, standards, and enforcement trends; assess future program impact and recommend proactive changes to strategies, processes, and vehicle-development plans. 
• →Perform other related duties and activities as required.

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.