VALIDATION ENGINEER

Ago Construct Kortrijk; Wevelgem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ago Construct Kortrijk is seeking a Product Development Compliance specialist to ensure new and existing RV products are tested, verified, and approved according to strict requirements. You will define test plans, evaluate results, and stay actively involved in technical product improvements throughout the development process.

This role safeguards the technical compliance of all RV items, including awnings, bike racks, steps and soft goods such as tents and panels.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain test procedures aligned with the Test Code.
• Develop and/or execute tests to demonstrate safety and conformity of components and finished products.
• Test prototypes and existing products to improve quality and provide input for product improvements.
• Define and manage test plans within development projects.
• Monitor incoming test requests and coordinate planning accordingly.
• Own the RV test center and drive improvements, defining investments.
• Serve as main contact for the Test Center and liaise with external laboratories and knowledge centers.
• Plan and coordinate testing activities with internal teams and external partners.
• Provide technical support to sales, product management, production, and process engineering.
• Manage and coordinate related projects.
• Ensure test reports are stored and accessible in the PLM system.
• Stay up to date with standards and maintain compliant test methods.
• Be an active member of the compliance team.

Job description

As part of the Product Development Compliance team, you ensure that both new and existing products are tested, verified, and approved in accordance with the strict requirements. You define and maintain test plans, evaluate test results, and remain actively involved in technical product improvements throughout the development process. In this role, you safeguard and confirm the technical compliance of all products within the RV business line, including awnings, bike racks, steps, and soft goods (tents and panels).

Role and tasks

• You establish and maintain test procedures, ensuring full alignment with the Test Code.
• You develop and/or execute the required tests to demonstrate safety and conformity of components and finished products.
• You perform testing on prototypes and existing products with the aim of improving quality, and provide technical input for product improvements based on test outcomes.
• You define and manage test plans within product development projects.
• You monitor incoming test requests and coordinate planning accordingly.
• You own the RV test center and drive continuous improvements to ensure compliance with defined procedures and testing standards. You also define and justify required investments to the Product Development Leader.
• You act as the main point of contact for the Test Center and build strong working relationships with external laboratories and knowledge centers.
• You plan and coordinate testing activities both within the Test Center and with external partners.
• You provide technical support to internal stakeholders such as sales, product management, production, and process engineering.
• You manage and coordinate projects related to the responsibilities above.
• You ensure all test reports are properly stored and accessible within the PLM system.
• You stay up to date with relevant standards and ensure test methods remain current and compliant.
• You are an active member of the compliance team.