Validation Engineer

Segula Technologies; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vehicle Performance Engineer to drive innovation in automotive engineering. This role involves leading the technical objectives for vehicle projects, ensuring the voice of the customer is integrated into development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform hands-on testing, and present performance updates to senior leadership. If you have a passion for engineering and a strong background in vehicle systems, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge automotive projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering is required.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead voice of the customer development and set technical objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
• Perform hands-on vehicle testing and inspections.

Skills

Understanding of Autonomous Driving

Electrified Propulsion Systems

Root Cause Analysis

DFSS Green / Black Belt Certification

Automotive Development Processes

Manufacturing Assembly Experience

Systems Engineering

Education

Master of Science in Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Segula Technologies is an engineering group with a global presence, helping boost competitiveness within all of the major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace & defence, energy, life sciences, naval, and rail. Operating in more than 30 countries, with 140 offices worldwide, the Group fosters a close relationship with its customers thanks to the expertise of 15,000 talents. A leading engineering specialist placing innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies conducts large-scale projects, ranging from studies to industrialisation and production.

Job Description

The Vehicle Performance Engineer (VPE) will be responsible for voice of the customer development, setting technical objectives, development/validation testing for an assigned vehicle project. The VPE will lead a functional area (Body, Interior, or Electrical) and will be responsible for the development and execution for that functional area on a specific vehicle project. The VPE will establish Vehicle Functional Objectives and Validation Plans (DVP&R). The VPE will support new feature integration and participate in tech clubs to ensure consistent execution across other vehicle lines. The VPE will lead the issue resolution process by coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to identify root causes and establish corrective actions. Additionally, the VPE will lead/support ride and drive events, overnight evaluations, validation trips, and pilot build activities.

Daily Activities

• Interact with cross-functional teams to communicate performance status and discuss issue resolution.
• Perform hands-on vehicle activities such as testing, inspection, and interrogation.
• Benchmark internal fleet or competitive set.
• Work with shops to manage vehicle updates.
• Track vehicle performance progress using internal scorecard documents and systems.
• Present updates to senior leadership at weekly escalation meetings.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Engineering.
• Understanding of Autonomous Driving and Electrified Propulsion Systems.
• Experience releasing components.
• Understanding of engineering issue resolution processes (root cause analysis, containment, corrective action).
• DFSS Green / Black Belt Certification.
• Understanding of automotive development and validation processes.
• Experience with Manufacturing Assembly and quality.
• Strong understanding of the entire vehicle and systems engineering.