Technical Lead

Versigent; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Versigent Pune is seeking a senior Validation leader to drive DVP&R strategy across multiple programs and ensure timely validation across DV and PV stages. You will lead a team of validation engineers, align with customer requirements, and manage project timelines, risks, and resource planning. Strong APQP and Aptiv process knowledge is essential.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and robust documentation to meet quality standards and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience leading validation programs across DV, PV and related phases.
• Strong knowledge of DVP/R and customer requirements.
• Experience with APQP and Aptiv quality systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute validation strategy (DVP&R) for multiple programs.
• Oversee DVP plans, schedules and test reports; ensure on-time validation.
• Lead and develop a team of validation engineers.
• Manage multiple projects; control timelines, risks and change requests.
• Act as single point of contact for validation activities and customer interactions.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards and internal quality systems; support audits.

Skills

Validation leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Tools

APQP

DVP/R

Quality systems

Job description

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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