Technical Lead

Versigent; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Versigent is seeking a senior Validation Manager to define and drive DVP&R across automotive programs in Pune, India. The role requires leading cross‑functional teams, aligning with customer requirements, and ensuring timely validation activities from DV through PV.

You will oversee test reports, validation schedules, and risk mitigation while mentoring engineers and ensuring strict quality standards. Attractive growth opportunities and exposure to APQP processes are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading DVP&R validation programs in automotive settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder communication and audit support skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement validation strategy (DVP&R) for multiple programs.
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements, timelines, and vehicle build plans.
• Oversee preparation and approval of DVP plans, validation schedules, and test reports.
• Lead timely validation activities across DV, PV, and other phases.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation plans for validation activities.
• Mentor and develop a team of validation engineers; allocate tasks efficiently.
• Present DVP status, risks, mitigations, and readiness to customers.
• Ensure compliance with APQP processes and internal quality systems.

Skills

Validation leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Team leadership

Tools

APQP tools

Validation tooling

Job description

• Define and implement validation strategy (DVP&R) for multiple programs
• Ensure alignment with Customer requirements, Project timelines, Vehicle build plans
• Oversee preparation and approval of DVP plans, Validation schedules, Test reports
• Ensure timely execution of Validation activities across all development phases (DV, PV, etc.)
• Drive risk identification and mitigation plans for validation activities
• Program & Delivery Management
• Manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously
• Monitor and control Project timelines, Risks, deviations, and change requests
• Drive timely closure of Validation issues, Field and production-related concerns
• Ensure optimal resource utilization and planning across projects
• Lead and manage a team of Validation engineers
• Allocate tasks and ensure efficient workload distribution
• Mentor and develop team capabilities (technical & process)
• Set performance goals and drive accountability and ownership
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality focus
• Act as Single Point of Contact for validation activities
• Present to customers DVP status, Risks and mitigation plans, Validation reports and readiness
• Handle Customer escalations, Technical discussions and approvals
• Build strong relationships with Customers, Suppliers, Internal cross-functional teams
• Process & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Customer standards and requirements & Internal quality systems (e.g., APQP, Aptiv processes)
• Support and lead Internal and external audits
• Drive improvements in Validation processes, Tools and reporting systems
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of Test reports, Validation evidence

Key Responsibilities

• Validation Strategy & Execution
• Define and implement validation strategy (DVP&R) for multiple programs
• Ensure alignment with Customer requirements, Project timelines, Vehicle build plans
• Oversee preparation and approval of DVP plans, Validation schedules, Test reports
• Ensure timely execution of Validation activities across all development phases (DV, PV, etc.)
• Drive risk identification and mitigation plans for validation activities
• Program & Delivery Management
• Manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously
• Monitor and control Project timelines, Risks, deviations, and change requests
• Drive timely closure of Validation issues, Field and production-related concerns
• Ensure optimal resource utilization and planning across projects
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and manage a team of Validation engineers
• Allocate tasks and ensure efficient workload distribution
• Mentor and develop team capabilities (technical & process)
• Set performance goals and drive accountability and ownership
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality focus
• Customer Interaction & Stakeholder Management
• Act as Single Point of Contact for validation activities
• Present to customers DVP status, Risks and mitigation plans, Validation reports and readiness
• Handle Customer escalations, Technical discussions and approvals
• Participate in Customer design reviews, Program review meetings, Audit discussions
• Build strong relationships with Customers, Suppliers, Internal cross-functional teams
• Process & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Customer standards and requirements & Internal quality systems (e.g., APQP, Aptiv processes)
• Support and lead Internal and external audits
• Drive improvements in Validation processes, Tools and reporting systems
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of Test reports, Validation evidence

Technical Skills

• Core Expertise in Wiring harness systems & DVP&R and validation processes (Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical)
• Validation and testing standards (OEM / ISO)
• Manufacturing processes and assembly methods

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