Engine Validation Engineer

ICONMA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks an Engine Validation Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. The successful candidate will manage build schedules, oversee testing, and lead engine builds while ensuring compliance with performance requirements. This role offers growth opportunities and competitive health benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

Referral program

Growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience required.
• 5+ years in engine design, development, or validation preferred.
• Advanced degree in engine development, control systems, or calibration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and build schedules.
• Oversee engine builds and support dynamometer testing.
• Investigate validation issues and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAN communication

Job description

Our client, an automotive company, is seeking an Engine Validation Engineer for their Auburn Hills, MI location.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM), including release into the BOM management system.
• Oversee receipt of full BOMs for engine assemblies.
• Coordinate build schedules to meet customer testing, vehicle builds, and other requirements.
• Lead/support engine builds in EBU and prepare in METS.
• Support dynamometer testing.
• Maintain build records and manage disposition or storage of engines.
• Build and deliver engine assemblies for DV testing and Mule vehicle builds, including product launches.
• Develop and improve test procedures, DV plans, and PV plans for internal combustion engines.
• Execute DV and PV tests based on performance requirements, DVP, DFMEA, and field issues.
• Investigate validation issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Review and publish test results.
• Conduct failure mode recreations and warranty claim investigations.
• Create incident reports to drive issues to closure.
• Provide weekly testing status updates to the Chief Engineer organization.
• Update test timing plans and DVP&R documents regularly.
• Organize post-test analysis and teardown activities.
• Review reports with the Chief Engineer and file in PDS.
• Provide instructions for test property disposition, reuse, or recycling.
• Ensure proper record collection and storage upon validation completion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Understanding of automotive processes like DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Familiarity with automotive engine design, components, and testing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Traits: Organized, action-oriented, adaptable, customer-focused, problem solver.
• Advanced degree in engine development, control systems, or calibration preferred.
• Knowledge of CAN communication.
• Experience in validation plan creation and execution for engine components.
• 5+ years in engine design, development, or validation.
• Experience with engine teardowns and rebuilds.

Why Apply?

• Health benefits
• Referral program
• Growth and advancement opportunities

ICONMA is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.