Product Certification Leader

The opportunity

We're currently looking for a Product Certification Leader to join our Product Certification and Requirements team within Quality department. In this role, you will ensure timely and successful certification of the products for all applicable markets. This will facilitate legal start of production and support registration of vehicles. You will be working closely with stakeholders in Europe, North America, China and Asia Pacific.

This position is located at Polestar Headquarters, Gothenburg, Sweden. We believe in a hybrid model when it comes to remote and onsite work, knowing that both in-person collaboration and individual time to focus are needed. What matters most is that people get the time, and support, to do what needs to be done. And to enjoy doing it, of course.

The responsibilities

In this role, you will manage certification activities within vehicle programs, ensuring effective alignment between project teams and the PCR function. You will interact with authorities to plan and carry out approvals, support market-specific registration needs, advise internal teams on compliance matters, and collaborate with production sites to secure required documentation.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Lead certification related tasks in projects on high level and secure interaction between project and PCR team

• Drive dialogue with authority representatives regarding planning and execution of certifications

• Coordinate with market representatives to support local registration and take in special local requirements

• Support internal stakeholders with interpretation of legal requirements.

The ideal candidate

To be a great fit for this role, we are searching for you who are accurate and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to manage tasks such as authority applications with precision. You are an excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex regulatory topics across all levels. Taking ownership is second nature to you, and you consistently follow through to finalize your responsibilities with accountability and professionalism.

Further on, we are searching for you with:

• University degree in engineering or equivalent

• Experience of certification work in global markets

• Experience of working with automotive regulations

• Experience in communication with Authorities and Technical Services

• Experience of vehicle project work

• Good communication skills

Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English, therefore, is the language of written and spoken communication. And though we have a global presence, we maintain the growth-mindset. Change happens often at Polestar. But so does progress. Expect an accelerating, exciting environment.

The process

If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Our selection process is ongoing, and the job advert will remain open until it’s filled.

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