At Vinçotte (part of the Kiwa Group), we are a leading provider of inspection, certification, and homologation services, trusted across the automotive sector for our technical expertise and regulatory knowledge. With over 2,000 employees, we support clients globally in meeting the highest standards in quality, safety, and compliance — from vehicle type approval to cutting-edge technologies in sustainability and cybersecurity. As our team continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Contract Manager – Vehicle Homologation (M/F/X) to help manage international homologation projects for leading automotive OEMs and component suppliers.
As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for managing vehicle type approval projects across the European and UN regulatory frameworks (EU 2018/858, UNECE). You will coordinate directly with international manufacturers, laboratories, and government authorities to ensure compliance and certification of vehicles and systems.
Your role includes on-site test witnessing, technical analysis, dossier preparation, and the full follow-up process with the competent authorities in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Sweden and others.
Manage homologation projects from start to finish: planning, witnessing, analysis, certification
Witness approval tests at manufacturer or lab sites in accordance with Vinçotte and EU/UN procedures
Review and analyse technical reports from testing partners and prepare full approval documentation
Liaise with type approval authorities in BE, LU, or SE for certificate delivery
Maintain structured documentation and reporting in compliance with internal quality systems
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automotive Engineering or a relevant technical field
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the automotive sector, preferably in homologation or type approval
Solid understanding of EU and UNECE vehicle regulations (e.g. Experience with manufacturing environments, quality systems and ISO 9001 is a strong plus
Strong communicator, with the ability to manage stakeholders and clients in an international context
Fluent in English, and either Dutch or French is a must
Living in Belgium or willing to relocate on own expense
A key technical role within a growing, internationally recognised homologation team
~ International exposure with leading global manufacturers
~ Belgian contract with:
~ Hubs, Audit, Technical analysis, Documentation, Iso 9001, Delivery, Homologation, Provided Guidance, Dossier Preparation, Manufacturing, Laboratory Work, Projects, Technical Reports, Regulation, Contracts, Planning, Quality systems, Stay Informed, Vehicle Management, Coordination, Vehicles, Liasion duties, Reporting, Analysis, Testing, Building Trust, Management, Customer Relations, Internal Quality, Vehicles