Technical Product Development Specialist

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Technical Product Development Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.



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