Product Compliance Manager

Please note: only candidates based in the UK with automotive manufacturing experience will be considered for this role
My client, a leading automotive manufacturer is looking for a Product Compliance Manager to join their team.
A Product Compliance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that the company's products meet all regulatory requirements, maintain competitive ratings, and adhere to ethical and environmental standards throughout their lifecycle. They work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders to achieve these goals while upholding brand reputation for quality and compliance within the automotive industry.
ROLE:
Leading Product support from new vehicle launches through to end of life vehicle provisions through:
Cross company Product Launch representation.
Localised market National Type Approvals.
Insurance requirements to achieve competitive ratings.
End of Life Vehicles - required annual legislative reporting.
Building sound relationships with Government Departments to conform with legislative requirements.
Legislative support
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure good communication is kept withfactories and relevant vendors, where applicable, for the management of homologation needs.
Manage and coordinate Department for Transport Market Surveillance testing programs
Manage and lead visits to R&D / factory / head office facilities for low-speed crash (D&R) and security assessments (NVSA) for insurance rating purposes and cost of ownership competitiveness.
Manage, support and develop the approval of parts being supplied as either Original Equipment or locally sourced for accessory provision
Ensure that all vehicles leaving the UK Import Centre meet both localised market and National Type Approval Regulations
Manage UK specific regulatory requirements
Manage the vehicle insurance group rating process for all UK sold models to achieve the most competitive insurance group ratings possible.
Manage an End of Life Vehicle (recycling) provision through a selected 3rd party
Reporting to the Environment Agency each year regarding the mass of portable, lead acid and Li-Ion batteries put on the market in the UK.
Support UK Compliance to upcoming legislative actions
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Ability to effectively present to and communicate with:
Government Departments.
Industry bodies.
Executive and PLC boards.
Internal and retailer colleagues.
High level of understanding of the legislation relating to Type Approval and Conformity of Production procedures.
Experience and knowledge gained relating to insurance group ratings.
Understanding of legislation for End of Life for Vehicles.
Numerate, articulate and a capacity to be creative.
Disciplined, organised and successful at managing people and projects to senior levels.
Strong customer service orientation.
PC Software Skills: Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.
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