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EU Compliance Specialist
Drive the future of DAF Trucks! As EU Compliance Specialist, you turn upcoming EU laws into product innovation.
We are a global high-tech consultancy company with a team of entrepreneurial engineers, scientists, and digital experts from around the world. Together we form a fast-growing and proud community. We offer consultancy services to high-profile clients globally in diverse service areas, such as:
- Technology & Engineering
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About this vacancy
For the department Standards & Homologation we are looking for an EU Compliance Specialist responsible for creating and maintaining a regulatory outlook as input for Product Definition in Product Development projects. The Regulatory outlook is based on legal information gathered from various sources, such as legal working groups (EC/UNECE) and automotive associations (ACEA/RAI). Legal notifications are issued to inform all stakeholders in the organization on upcoming or changed legislation.
What we expect from you
Your main reponsibilities:
• Represent DAF in discussions with automotive associations and (inter) national authorities about future regulations
• Attend congresses, symposia and other events to keep track of upcoming EU regulations for heavy duty vehicles;
• Create regulatory forecasts as input to product definition and multiyear product plan
• Inform the DAF organization regarding upcoming changes in legislation by issuing Legal Notifications
• Review the impact of future legal requirements on our current and future product program in cooperation with vehicle definition and engineering departments
• Coordinate the assignment of Legal Notifications to project scope in cooperation with project management
• Deploy Legal Requirements derived from published EU Regulations;
• Build and maintain relationships with the relevant stakeholders (incl. governmental agencies)
In this function, you will report to the Manager Standards & Homologation.
Your profile:
• Bachelor or master in automotive, mechanical or electrical engineering
• Experience with / knowledge of the European automotive homologation process
• Experience in cooperation with governmental agencies / type approval authorities
• Proactive organized personality
• Strong communicative and persuasive skills
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
Department:
The department of Standards & Homologation (S&H) is responsible for obtaining all component, system and vehicle type approvals required to register trucks worldwide and ensuring DAF is always up-to-date with regard to future regulations. S&H also plays a crucial role in the certification process of the MX11 and MX13 engines used in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. Lastly, S&H ensures DAF is using the latest internationally agreed industrial standards (ISO, IEC, SAE, DIN, etc.) to ensure qualitative and cost efficient development and operation.
What you can expect from us
TMC is a unique group of technical professionals who are entrepreneurial, skilled, and operate almost independently. Our model for Employeneurship is unparalleled, offering experts from various backgrounds the benefits of employment combined with the opportunities of entrepreneurship.
People are the driving force behind technology. They apply knowledge in practice and initiate or accelerate innovation. Being at the heart of the international high-tech industry, we understand what tech companies need to stay ahead. We offer you a challenging and stimulating work environment where you can be the director of your own career.
As an Employeneur, you become part of our TMC family. Fun and engagement are key elements of our culture. We are aware of the impact we have on the lives and careers of our Employeneurs and the performance of our clients. We monitor, contribute to, and invest in themes that are important not only at an industry level but also at organizational and personal levels, such as vitality and expats.
Practical Information:
- Salary depending on education level, seniority, and relevant experience.
- 25 vacation days with the option to purchase 5 additional days at cost price.
- €2,200 per year training budget for professional or personal development through courses and/or personal coaching by external coaches.
- €2,200 marketing budget for work-related activities such as company visits, trade shows, or other relevant events.
- Attractive car and bicycle leasing options.
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