Connected Car Technical Regulatory Engineer

Who we are

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally-based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations.

Our Cranfield facility, European Technical Centre (NTCE), serves as the head office for Nissan’s Research & Development operations in Europe. We think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture; we pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and high-reaching, business.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Connected Car Technical Regulatory Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Connected Car team.

The role

We are seeking a Connected Car Technical Regulatory Engineer to be based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, Cranfield to manage all aspects of ACEA activities.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

As a Connected Car Technical Regulatory Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in representing Nissan within the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Your responsibilities will include:

• Regulatory expertise: Deepen your understanding of European regulations governing the automotive sector, particularly those related to vehicle safety, the environment and green energy.

• ACEA Participation: Actively participate in ACEA meetings, representing Nissan's interests and contributing to discussions with other OEMs.

• Issue identification and development: Identifying issues of interest to Nissan, developing our position on these issues and advocating them within the European automotive industry.

• Information gathering and analysis: Gather and analyse information relevant to Nissan's interests from ACEA meetings and understand the positions and perspectives of other OEMs.

• Key Takeaway Identification: Identify key takeaways from meetings and propose actionable steps for Nissan to achieve ACEA's objectives.

• Reporting: Prepare concise reports summarising meeting discussions, data points, conclusions, recommended approaches and actionable items for Nissan management.

• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Serve as an internal bridge between Nissan departments, fostering collaboration and consensus on strategies to achieve ACEA goals.

• Industry Trend Monitoring: Staying abreast of industry trends and developments related to ACEA activities, analysing and interpreting their implications.

Qualifications required:

• Completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the automotive industry or a related field.

• Detail-oriented, strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to summarize complex information concisely and accurately in MS tools.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to listen to and steer discussions to find consensus and compromise amongst competing parties

• Very good communication and networking skills. Capability to describe complex technical/ regulatory requirements to non-experts.

• Familiarity with the European automotive industry (a plus).

• Prior experience with ACEA or similar industry associations (a plus).

Benefits

• Join a leading automotive company as part of a driven team of multicultural professionals in a time of change and transformation.

• Competitive compensation and Nissan benefits

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the European automotive industry.

• Impact and contribute to shaping Nissan’s strategy in the European market.

• Exposure to meet industry leaders and key decision-makers.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Contributory pension

• Private medical & dental cover

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Remote Working Policy (2 Days per week)

• Flexible start / finish times

• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

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.