Technical Manager in Automotive industry
Employer · ZalaZONE CQTH Kft.
R&D manager
Mechanical engineer
Other professional services managerFull-timeZalaegerszeg
ZalaZONE CQTH Ltd. is an international joint venture that focuses on automotive testing, certification, and technical services related to accreditation, and also provides high-quality technical support and compliance services for the European automotive industry.
Tasks
- Responsible for technical competence of personnel, validation of inspection methods, equipment management, technical quality, and dispute resolution, etc.
- Responsible for organizing technical training, approving the qualifications of Authorized Inspectors.
- Serve as the sole official technical interface for all communications with the Type-Approval Authority, responsible for submission of all technical documents, providing clarification, and managing technical disputes.
- Track and update automotive industry and CoP-related technical regulations.
- Lead the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's automotive certification and compliance management system for the European Union (UNECE Regulations / EU Directives) and other global target markets.
- Serve as the final technical authority for reviewing and approving critical test reports, certification application dossiers, and technical documentation prior to submission.
- Manage complex certification projects (e.g., EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval), overseeing the complete lifecycle.
- Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing engineering and technical team in Hungary, while establishing a long-term competency development plan.
- Develop local technical experts, with particular emphasis on cultivating multiple EU-recognized Authorized Signatories.
- Establish and personally oversee internal technical review procedures, testing process audits, operational audits, and supplier audit programs.
- Act as the company's chief technical representative in Europe, developing and maintaining strategic relationships with the Hungarian accreditation authority, EU-designated Technical Services, official laboratories, and industry organizations.
Conditions & benefits
Salary negotiable based on experiences and qualificationsBenefits up to 150.000 HUF monthlyOpportunity to work in an international environment within the new energy vehicle and intelligent automotive industry
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive testing, type approvals, certification, or vehicle engineering, including at least 5 years dedicated to EU/international automotive certification and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience as a Lead Auditor conducting automotive process or management system audits, supported by a valid auditor qualification issued by a recognized certification body.
- Legal authorization to work in Europe or the ability to independently obtain a Hungarian work permit.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the European vehicle certification system, UNECE Regulations, EU Directives, and homologation procedures.
- Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory; Hungarian, German, or other European languages are considered a significant advantage.
- Willingness to locate at ZalaZONE, Zalaegerszeg, Hungary