PVinçotte – part of the Kiwa Group – is a leading provider of vehicle type approval and technical inspection services. Within our Vehicle Homologation department, we work across borders with global manufacturers of cars, trucks, and components to ensure regulatory compliance in line with EU, UN, and ISO standards. Our engineers and contract managers operate in a fast-evolving environment shaped by innovation, regulation, and international partnerships – from Japan to India to Belgium. To further strengthen our operational excellence, we are now hiring a Compliance Quality Manager with a focus on audits, accreditation, and process improvement. /pbr /pAs strongCompliance Quality Manager /strong – Vehicle Homologation, you will be responsible for strongestablishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the department#39;s compliance and quality framework /strong in line with applicable regulations and standards. /p pYou will coordinate and support audits — including Initial Assessments, Conformity of Production (CoP), and ISO 9001 — ensuring that regulatory requirements (EU 2018/858, ISO 17020) are effectively translated into internal procedures and operational practices. Beyond current compliance, you#39;ll play a key role in preparing the department for future standard integrations and accreditation processes, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Collaboration will be central to your work. You will closely partner with the Operations Manager, Technical Managers, and our international Kiwa network. /p pYour responsibilities will be split across three key areas: approximately 20% of your time will be dedicated to ISO 9001 audits in India, 30% to witnessing vehicle test campaigns, and 50% to process review and the establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the department#39;s compliance and quality framework in line with applicable regulations and standards. /p pstrongYour Key Responsibilities /strong /p ul liCoordinate and execute internal and external audits based on EU 2018/858, CoP, Initial Assessment, ISO 9001 /li liMonitor compliance with ISO 17020, ISO 9001, and internal VINÇOTTE procedures /li liLead follow-up on non-conformities using methods such as 8D, PDCA, QRQC /li liSupport accreditation renewals, documentation management, and authority audits /li liAnalyse and report quality compliance KPIs /li liAdvise homologation engineers and contract managers on regulatory interpretation /li liCollaborate with the Training Competence Centre to support auditor qualification and knowledge sharing /li liFrequent international travel to support audit activities and manufacturer assessments /li /ulbr /ul listrongDegree: /strong Master#39;s or Bachelor#39;s degree in Engineering, Quality, Automotive or related technical field. /li listrongExperience knowledge: /strong ul liMinimum 5 years of experience in quality management, auditing, or compliance /li liStrong knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17020 (experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 is a plus) /li liFamiliarity with EU Type Approval (e.g. EU 2018/858) and UN regulations /li liExperience with quality tools: 8D, root cause analysis, audit planning is a plus /li /ul /li listrongLanguage: /strong Fluent in English and Dutch or French. /li listrongPersonally: /strong Comfortable working across time zones and cultures, including with teams in India and Japan. /li /ulbr /pWe offer you a key position in a fast-growing international homologation team with impactful work at the intersection of quality, mobility and sustainability. /p pstrongA Belgian employment contract with: /strong /p ul liCompetitive salary bonus /li liHealth group insurance /li liFlexible hours hybrid work possibilities /li liTravel allowance daily per diem for missions /li li34 vacation days /li /ul pstrongExcited to join our team? /strong Perfect! /p pPlease submit your application for this job including your CV and motivation letter strongin English /strong. /pbr / Auditing Activities, Audit, Document management, KPI, Root Cause Analysis, Iso 9001, Maintenance, ISO Standards, Knowledge Transfer, PDCA, Homologation, Campaign, Support Audit, Audit Planning, Regulation, Accreditation, Training, Contracts, Coordination, Engineering, Process Review, Networks, Centre support, IATF 16949, Production, Support Audit, Operations, Renewals, Audit, Vehicles, ISO 14001