Overview

EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval - Stellantis & Toyota compact vans

Steering the EC whole vehicle type approval of a multi-brand compact van platform, from dossier compilation to authority sign-off.

Period
Jul 2025 - Present
Role
European Type Approval Engineer
Client / Brand
Stellantis & Toyota: Opel Combo, Peugeot Partner/Rifter, Citroën Berlingo, Toyota ProAce City
Focus
Type approvalComplianceLCV
Peugeot Rifter compact van, one of the four brands of the platform

What I did

  • Compile and steer the European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (RCE) dossiers for one N1 platform sold under four brands.
  • Check every dossier against EU regulatory requirements before submission to the French approval authority (CNRV).
  • Run regulatory watch on evolving European standards and directives and assess their impact on vehicle conformity.
  • Coordinate validation, audits and final approval sign-off with OEM engineering teams and the UTAC / CNRV authorities.

Scope & deliverables

  • Four brands, one multi-brand N1 platform
  • RCE dossiers submitted to the French authority (CNRV)
  • Regulatory watch with impact assessment on conformity
  • Homologation databases administered end to end