Vinçotte – 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.
As Compliance & Quality Manager – Vehicle Homologation, you will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the department's compliance and quality framework in line with applicable regulations and standards.
Beyond current compliance, you'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. You will closely partner with the Operations Manager, Technical Managers, and our international Kiwa network.
Your 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's compliance and quality framework in line with applicable regulations and standards.
Monitor compliance with ISO 17020, ISO 9001, and internal VINÇOTTE procedures
Support accreditation renewals, documentation management, and authority audits
Analyse and report quality & compliance KPIs
Advise homologation engineers and contract managers on regulatory interpretation
Collaborate with the Training & Competence Centre to support auditor qualification and knowledge sharing
Frequent international travel to support audit activities and manufacturer assessments
Degree: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Automotive or related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in quality management, auditing, or compliance
Familiarity with EU Type Approval (e.g. Experience with quality tools: 8 D, root cause analysis, audit planning is a plus
Language: Fluent in English and Dutch or French.
Personally: Comfortable working across time zones and cultures, including with teams in India and Japan.
We offer you a key position in a fast-growing international homologation team with impactful work at the intersection of quality, mobility and sustainability.
A Belgian employment contract with:
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