Compliance & Quality Manager - Vehicle Homologation (M/F/X)

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 (M/F/X) with a focus on audits, accreditation, and process improvement. As Compliance & Quality Manager – Vehicle Homologation (M/F/X), you will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the department's compliance and quality framework in line with applicable regulations and standards. You 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'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. 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. Your Key Responsibilities Coordinate and execute internal and external audits based on EU 2018/858, CoP, Initial Assessment, ISO 9001 Monitor compliance with ISO 17020, ISO 9001, and internal VINÇOTTE procedures Lead follow-up on non-conformities using methods such as 8D, PDCA, QRQC 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. Experience & knowledge: Minimum 5 years of experience in quality management, auditing, or compliance Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17020 (experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 is a plus) Familiarity with EU Type Approval (e.g. EU 2018/858) and UN regulations Experience with quality tools: 8D, 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. Kindly note that we are unfortunately unable to offer visa sponsorship or facilitate work permits at this time. 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 cont... Auditing Activities, Audit, Sponsorship, 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 Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.be Original job ad is published on StepStone.be - Set up a Jobagent at StepStone now and find your dream job https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC For similar jobs, information on employers and career tips visit StepStone.be La version originale de cette offre d'emploi est disponible sur stepstone.be – Créez maintenant votre Job Agent sur StepStone et trouvez le job de vos rêves https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Trouvez des jobs similaires, des informations sur les employeurs qui recrutent et des conseils de carrière sur stepstone.beCRWL1_BE