Validation Engineer (Homologation Testing Active safety)

Job description

Regulatory Compliance & Homologation Execution Ensure compliance with Domestic (IS15986, AIS151, AIS152, AIS133, IS11948) & Export regulations (UN13H, UNR139, UNR140, UNR79) Support homologation activities through execution and review of development and pre‑homologation testing Ensure internal design standards are aligned with applicable regulatory requirements Testing, Validation & Technical Evaluation Coordinate and monitor development, validation, and pre‑homologation testing activities Review test methods, data analysis, and results against regulatory standards Identify deviations, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions Pre‑Homologation Planning & Cross‑Functional Coordination Collaborate with Carline, Engineering, and Homologation teams to finalize test applicability Develop test schedules, monitor execution, and track project milestones Identify gaps in regulatory interpretation or test methods and resolve through technical discussion Worst Case Criteria & Test Strategy Development Prepare Worst Case Criteria documentation based on product changes or variants Develop and manage test matrices to support homologation test list finalization Audit, Test Witness & Homologation Readiness Prepare regulatory audit checklists aligned with latest regulations Act as test witness/internal auditor during pre‑homologation testing Evaluate readiness for homologation based on test outcomes and compliance status Documentation & Compliance Process Adherence Prepare internal test reports, compliance summaries, and regulatory documentation Ensure adherence to internal compliance processes and maintain audit‑ready records Escalate high‑risk compliance issues to senior management with mitigation plans **Regulatory & Homologation Knowledge:** Strong understanding of- CMVR Motor Vehicle Rules AIS, IS, BIS standards, UN Regulations (UNR) and ECE requirements **Testing & Validation Expertise:** **Ability to evaluate:** Test methods and procedures, Data analysis and result interpretation, & Compliance against regulatory intent Understanding of worst‑case selection logic and variant management Project & Stakeholder Management Experience in test planning, scheduling, and tracking deliverables Ability to manage multiple tests/projects under tight timelines Technical Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Strong analytical skills for identifying test failures or compliance risks Ability to define countermeasures and corrective actions Structured approach to escalation and risk communication Documentation & Audit Skills Experience preparing technical reports and compliance documentation Familiarity with regulatory audits and internal compliance assessments Ability to develop checklists and ensure traceability of requirements