Technical Product Development Specialist

Futura Design Ltd; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive engineering firm in Gaydon is looking for a Technical Product Development Specialist to manage regulatory compliance and translate regulations into actionable engineering requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in interpreting and managing automotive regulations, excellent communication skills, and experience with requirements management tools. A graduate or postgraduate degree in an engineering discipline is required for this role. This position offers an Inside IR35 contract with a pay rate of £33.64 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and assess the impact of Global Automotive Regulations.
• Translate regulatory texts into clear, actionable engineering requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between regulatory bodies and engineering functions.
• Support programme teams in planning for regulatory compliance.
• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on vehicle programmes.
• Work closely with Systems Engineers for regulatory integration.
• Prepare and maintain certification and homologation documentation.

Skills

Strong experience in interpreting automotive regulations

Proven track record in writing technical requirements

Excellent communication skills

Experience with requirements Management Tools

Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles

Education

Graduate or postgraduate degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Dassault TRM

IBM DOORS

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Technical Product Development Specialist to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Regulations Management & Interpretation:

• Monitor, interpret, and assess the impact of Global Automotive Regulations (e.g., UNECE, FMVSS, GSR, ISO) on vehicle features and systems.

Requirements Authoring & Ownership:

• Translate regulatory texts into clear, actionable engineering requirements.
• Maintain ownership of these requirements throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring traceability and compliance.

Cross-Functional Communication:

• Act as the primary liaison between regulatory bodies, legal teams, and engineering functions.
• Ensure consistent understanding and implementation of regulatory requirements across all Stakeholders.

Compliance Planning:

• Support programme teams in planning for regulatory compliance, including feature delivery timelines, validation strategies and documentation.

Change Management:

• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on existing and future vehicle programmes.
• Lead updates to requirements and communicate changes effectively.

Systems Engineering Integration:

• Work closely with Systems Engineers to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into System Architectures and Validation Plans.

Homologation & Documentation Support:

• Prepare and maintain documentation required for certification and homologation activities.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong experience in interpreting and applying automotive regulations in an engineering context.
• Proven track record in writing and managing technical requirements.
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU, UNECE, FMVSS, ISO standards).
• Excellent communication and Stakeholder Management skills.
• Experience with requirements Management Tools (e.g. Dassault TRM, IBM DOORS).
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and V-model Development Processes.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in Vehicle Homologation or Certification Processes.
• Knowledge of Feature Development and Integration in Automotive Systems.
• Understanding of regulatory and safety requirements related to automotive features.

Education Required

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in an engineering discipline.