Automotive Body Closures Test & Validation Engineer

EDAG Group; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Group in Novi, Michigan seeks a Body Closures Testing Engineer to execute validation and verification on body components and subsystems. You will coordinate prototype vehicles, fixtures, and testing schedules, while working with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve issues.

Required 3+ years in automotive validation/testing with closures and interior systems; familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, and testing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of automotive validation/testing experience with body systems, closures, and interior systems.
• Experience performing component and subsystem validation testing.
• Familiarity with prototype vehicle testing and test planning.

Responsibilities

• Execute validation and verification testing on body system components and subsystems.
• Identify test locations, equipment, and instrumentation; coordinate prototype vehicles and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis on test failures; implement corrective actions with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Document test results in detailed engineering reports.
• Maintain issue traceability using JIRA or equivalent tracking systems.
• Ensure proper instrumentation and data acquisition throughout testing.
• Present test results during engineering reviews and project meetings.
• Manage test property updates, retrofits, and milestone deliverables.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Test planning

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

EDAG Group in Novi, Michigan seeks a Body Closures Testing Engineer to execute validation and verification on body components and subsystems. You will coordinate prototype vehicles, fixtures, and testing schedules, while working with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve issues.

Required 3+ years in automotive validation/testing with closures and interior systems; familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, and testing standards.