NMEF R&D Section Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Dubai, ARE
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Senior level
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Manages automotive regulatory and homologation activities for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles across GCC, Middle East, and CIS markets. Responsibilities include monitoring regulations and industry trends, coordinating with authorities, OEMs, laboratories, and internal stakeholders, supporting certification testing, negotiating with regulators, preparing reports, and planning GCC Certificates of Conformity delivery according to model launch timelines.
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PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB

Mission & Main Objectives

To support the introduction and sales of Nissan vehicles in Middle East markets by continuously monitoring regulatory requirements and industry trends, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all applicable homologation and certification requirements in a timely manner.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Gather information from authorities, Technical Committee, related body & OEMs. Trend report preparation and correspondence to HQ.
  • Negotiation with ME regulation authorities for Nissan’s business interest. Communicate with the related department within Nissan regional & Global  
  • Response for inquiry from NML, dealing with external partners & test laboratories to support certification testing.
  • GCC COC delivery planning against SOP timeline for Nissan & Infiniti models.

Country Specifics:  GCC, MED, CIS

KPIs

- Reg & Hom on time Completion as per NML SOP plan.

- Safety, Emission, fuel economy, NCAP and other regulation's situation and interpretation.

₋ New regulation trend preparation, Lobbying inline with model SOP plan.

BACKGROUND & SKILLS REQUIRED

Background & Experience (years)

Specific technical skills

  • Diploma/Degree in Automobile/Mechanical/Electronics Engineering
  • Min 4-6 years Automotive PV Homologation, Regulation experience.
  • Prior experience with GSO / SASO processes (preferred)
  • Prior experience with EU/ASIAN/GCC regulation agencies mandatory.
  • Experience over regulation standards formation OR interpretation.
  • Strong information coordination and follow-up capability until closure.
  • Familiar with GSO, SASO regulatory and certification workflows Implementation
  • Technical Reporting/Writing
  • UAE License - Preferred

Behavioural Competencies Required

- Analytical thinking/mindset

- Attention to detail, clear reporting and escalation

- Collaborative (diversity – nationality, gender, rank/position, etc.)

- Result oriented & solution seeker.

- Adaptability (adjust to varying situation, condition and environment)

- Learner mindset (information seeking, continuous improvement)

At Nissan, we believe that the differences among us - differences in race, gender, age, mindset, religion, people with disabilities and much more - make us stronger and equip us to better serve our customers and communities. We are committed to creating positive change that ensures transparency and inclusivity throughout the career journey, in order to build teams that create a sense of belonging for all members.

Dubai United Arab Emirates

Skills Required

  • Diploma or degree in Automobile, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering
  • 4–6 years of automotive passenger-vehicle homologation or regulatory experience
  • Prior experience with EU, Asian, or GCC regulatory agencies
  • Experience forming or interpreting regulatory standards
  • Strong information coordination and follow-up capability through closure
  • Familiarity with GSO and SASO regulatory and certification workflow implementation
  • Technical reporting and writing skills
  • Analytical thinking and mindset
  • Attention to detail, clear reporting, and escalation
  • Collaborative working style
  • Results-oriented and solution-seeking approach
  • Adaptability to varying situations, conditions, and environments
  • Learner mindset and continuous improvement orientation
  • Prior experience with GSO and SASO processes
  • UAE driver's license
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The Company
HQ: Resende

What We Do

Nissan is a global automotive manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs, and is a key member of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

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