Deputy manager-cop

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage PM E-Mobility Drive, Whole Vehicle Safety Conformity of Production (WVSCOP), and Emission CoP testing activities from planning through execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely achievement of certification milestones.

Drive implementation and alignment of new government regulations and CMVR requirements across the manufacturing plant.

Coordinate with certification and testing agencies such as ARAI, iCAT, and VRDE for current and future CoP certification requirements.

Plan and conduct vehicle regulatory tests and audits related to vehicle weight, drag force, E-Marking, Form 22 compliance, and other statutory requirements.

Lead internal CoP audits, monitor compliance effectiveness, and drive corrective actions where necessary.

Prepare and maintain CoP dashboards, certification reports, data repositories, and analytical insights to support regulatory and business requirements.

Manage traction battery CoP activities from planning to certification in coordination with government-approved testing agencies.

Conduct process audits on assembly lines to ensure compliance with CoP standards and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with certification teams to interpret applicable regulations and ensure effective implementation across products and processes.

Work closely with design and engineering teams to develop control plans, inspection check sheets, and compliance frameworks.

Maintain and monitor Type Approval Certificates (TACs) and CoP certificates, ensuring timely renewals and validity management.

Coordinate with suppliers to obtain and track TACs and CoP certifications ahead of expiry dates.

Develop forecasts and plans for budget, manpower, vehicles, systems, and components required for CoP certification activities.

Establish strong working relationships with type approval agencies and proactively plan certification activities to support business timelines.

Support regulatory compliance initiatives related to electric vehicles and emerging industry standards.

Experience

3 to 8 years of experience in CoP certification, vehicle homologation, or automotive regulatory compliance. Industry Preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automobile Engineering. General Requirements

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of AIS standards, CMVR regulations, vehicle type approval processes, and the Motor Vehicles Act.
• Good understanding of electric vehicle regulations and certification requirements.
• Experience in planning and executing internal CoP audits and certification activities with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage system-level testing activities and coordinate with external test agencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Sound knowledge of electric vehicle systems, including batteries, controllers, braking systems, steering systems, and vehicle electronics.
• Understanding of E&E vehicle architecture and functionality across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers.
• Knowledge of motors, controllers, battery technologies, CAN communication, battery management systems (BMS), LVDC systems, chargers, and related electrical commodities.
• Hands-on exposure to low-voltage and high-voltage vehicle systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging electrical and electronic system issues.
• Understanding of E&E manufacturing processes, including PCB manufacturing, soldering, SMT, ICs, MOSFETs, and wiring harness manufacturing.
• Proficiency in using electrical and electronic diagnostic tools such as multimeters, clamp meters, and oscilloscopes.

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