Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Auto req ID: 33771  
Title: Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist  
Job Function: Engineering  
Location: NEW DELHI
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Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company  
Full or Part-Time: Full Time  

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Our International Markets are focused on creating an inclusive and expanding rider community that appeals to new and existing riders. We strive to deliver an H-D experience with an unequivocal customer focus. 

From the UK to Singapore and many places in between, our employees are essential to our success. Our efforts are concentrated on the highest priority markets, primarily North America, Europe and parts of Asia Pacific. We have concentrated our resources in-market for maximum impact in line with our future strategy. Our regional offices and in-market teams have the freedom within a clearly defined framework to make decisions to drive their business. In-market teams are agile and equipped to understand consumer needs, provide focused attention to dealers, and respond more quickly to local market conditions. 

Job Summary

The Product Regulatory Affairs Team is agile, responsive, and highly effective. The group is responsible for identifying, interpreting, influencing and monitoring regulatory requirements that could impact our ability to do business today, or in the future. It also supports homologation certification across different countries for our three line of products – Motorcycles, Parts & Accessories and Merchandise. This role would reside in Jaipur, India supporting Asia-Pacific (AP) team within the international region and works directly alongside colleagues covering Asia Pacific markets, but with frequent interactions and support of colleagues stationed globally.

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supporting the Motor Company’s Hardwire strategy. The regulatory affairs function aims to effectively predict, manage, and mitigate regulatory requirements, and is therefore an essential component in enabling this strategy.

Any changes to legislation that occurs from around the world, must be captured, interpreted and then fed back into the US product planning and engineering teams to ensure our ability to enable the sale of Motorcycles, Parts & Accessories, and General Merchandise products.

This role will specifically support our products for India and Thailand market and will require coordination with the global regulatory and other functional teams to support the regulatory needs of these markets.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge in compliance, regulatory affairs, design and certification of vehicles, components, batteries, or consumer electronics. Any working experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• The incumbent will be adept at working cross functionally with teams from international Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Legal and Government Affairs.
• Have keen interest on trade issues, consumer protection laws, product labelling, safety, and other government regulations.
• Ability to solve problems by analyzing solutions using technical expertise, research, and judgement.
• Provides informal support to others in the planning of in-market compliance-related activities.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders through the exchange of information, asking questions and checking for understanding.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

Experience Requirements

• 3-6 years of related work experience in product homologation compliance, regulatory affairs, product planning or engineering within automotive, energy or consumer electronics, preferably within a premium brand.
• A team player who is able to work well within a diverse multicultural team.
• International experience is highly-valued, to include working with people from other cultures.
• Sound knowledge of English as a language is required. Excellent communication skills including fluency in English both written and verbal to enable effective dealings with internal staff and suppliers. Knowledge of additional international languages would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of US/International product regulations is preferred.
• A Bachelor Honors Degree in a related field, such as Automotive and Transport Design, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, or similar. 

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, employee discounts on motorcycles and related products, general merchandise, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson ( here ).

Direct Reports: No  
Travel Required: 10 - 25%  
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship  
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance