Homologation and Regulations Graduate Controller

Who are we?

Based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, NTCE (Nissan Technical Centre, Europe) is our UK Research and Development hub. We are home to the functions that help us lead the way in vehicle design and development of the vehicles manufactured in our European plants. With more than 900 people based here from over 25 different countries, it’s a hive of ideas, imagination, and vision, based in open-plan spacious offices designed to encourage cross-functional collaboration. The teams at the Cranfield Nissan Technical Centre work to develop engineering and design requirements for new car models across the world. Here you’ll find departments such as Research & Development, Product Economic Control, Purchasing, Legal, HR, Finance and Total Customer Satisfaction, all enjoying modern on-site facilities like our gym, sports, and social club.

Purpose

This is a 2-year Research & Development graduate program with a 2025 start date, but it's not about sitting on the side-lines. You'll be a valued member of the team from day one, gaining hands-on experience and working alongside industry experts.

We offer a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your engineering career. There will be lots of opportunity for learning on the job from our highly skilled and experienced engineers and the scheme also has training programme, which focuses on supporting you in the transition from university into the workplace and providing the skills and knowledge to help you on your way to moving into an Engineer role after 2 years.   

Check out more information here: Graduates at Cranfield - Careers at nissan

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Homologation and Regulations graduate to join our dynamic PMZ team to:

• Support Type Approval plans for NTCE responsible models.

• EMAC administration and training/co-ordination.

• Plan, schedule and manage document creation:

  • System Type Approval

  • WVTA

  • Bespoke National Type Approval documentation for required destinations

• Consider impact of new legislation according to job responsibility, type approval documentation and how to implement.

• Control of label database to ensure compliance.

• VIN management with plants and RBU/NSC’s.

• Window for European RBU/NSC’s for global Nissan in relation to:

  • Legislation movement

  • Market trends

  • Type Approval Information.

• Support NTC as acting as a conduit for legislation for AME & co-ordinate distribution of regulation information within NTCE.

• NTC job request support for European models.

• Working as part of a team being allocated the lead for some tasks.

• Preparing, developing proposals and schedules on ‘how to do’ tasks allocated.

• Tracking, monitoring and reporting on assigned tasks.

• Liaising as necessary with Department’s in NTCE along with Japan and other global Nissan organisations.

Entry Requirements

• You must hold or expect to achieve the following qualification(s): Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree graded 2:1 or above in a business management related discipline.

• Sufficient evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required. Your right to work in the UK or VISA must extend until September 2027 in order for you to qualify for this position.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate should have the following skills or experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills for discussions with NTCE design, EU authority administrations, NTC homologation counterparts.

• A desire to understand the field of vehicle legislation and Homologation.

• A high level of attention to detail.                                                    

• Appreciate multicultural environment, be able to communicate clearly with persons whose first language is not English.

• Be able to demonstrate accountability, clearly documenting actions and processes.

What we offer

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan.

• Competitive base salary starting at £33,904 /XXXX

• Remote Working Policy (maximum 2 days per week WFH)

• Flexible Working Options

  • 39 hours per week

  • Standard Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm

  • 2+/- flexible hour adjustments (Subject to manager approval)

• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• Free Private Medical Cover

• Nissan Car Ownership and Finance Scheme

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

• Onsite Gym Facilities

At Nissan we believe that diversity gives us strength and is key to the success of our business. That’s why we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and have a range of Talent initiatives in place, such as high potential development, leadership, and career coaching to support our female workforce. In a male dominated industry, our UK data shows that on average, women’s mean hourly pay is more than men. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural, and competitive business.

Diversity and Inclusion:

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Please note, it is a mandatory requirement to include your CV with your application. A cover letter may be submitted at your discretion.

Closing date: 5th January 2025-  Nissan reserves the right to terminate this advertisement prematurely.