Engine Validation Engineer

Davita Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks an Engine Validation Engineer for its Auburn Hills office. The successful candidate will manage engine assembly processes, perform testing, and apply engineering principles to ensure product quality. With a rigorous focus on teamwork and problem-solving, this role is essential for supporting design verification efforts in automotive development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Understanding of automotive processes like DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Familiarity with automotive engine design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage BOM and build schedule for engine assemblies.
• Support Dyno Testing and maintain build records.
• Lead development of DV and PV tests.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Title: Engine Validation Engineer

Location: Onsite. Auburn Hills, MI.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.


• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.


• Understanding of automotive processes such as DFMEA and DVP&R.


• Familiarity with automotive engine design, components, and testing.


• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience.


• Critical character traits to ensure success: Organized, Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Carry out Bill of Materials (BOM) management, releasing the BOM into BOM management system.


• Manage receipt of full bill of material for engine assemblies.


• Coordinate build schedule to meet Customer (Testing & Vehicle Builds / Others). Lead / support actual engine build in EBU and preparation in METS.


• Support Dyno Testing.


• Maintain build records of each engine and arrange disposition or storage as needed.


• Successfully build and deliver Engine Assemblies to dyno cells for design verification (DV) testing and Mule level vehicle builds.


• Lead the Maintenance, Development, and Improvement of Test Procedures, Design Validation Plans, (DV) and Process Validation plans (PV) for Internal Combustion Engines.


• Lead development and execution of DV and PV tests, and process validation tests based on performance requirements, core DVP, DFMEA, field issues/design issues and best practices.


• Provide technical expertise in investigation of validation issues, root cause analysis, mitigation, and corrective action plans.


• Review and publish test results to the greater team.


• Conduct tests, recreate failure modes identified during validation testing, or warranty claims.


• Additional duties as assigned.

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