Engineering Validation Supervisor

Hendrickson; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hendrickson in Hebron, Ohio seeks a senior Test Engineer to lead testing, development, validation, and sign-off of major product programs, and to drive cost reductions and field issue resolutions.

You will supervise Lab Technicians, design fixtures, document test standards, create and maintain Test Reports and archives, and collaborate with Engineering to standardize test procedures and ensure compliance with EHS policies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a test engineer with hydraulic, pneumatic and electronically controlled test equipment.
• 5+ years’ experience setting up and operating electronic data acquisition equipment.
• 3+ years’ experience supervising engineers and engineering support personnel.
• Skilled with reading technical drawings (ASME Y14.5).
• Skilled with set-up and operation of hydraulically-actuated testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage testing, development, validation, and sign-off of major product programs.
• Design test fixtures and oversee fixture fabrication validation.
• Oversee Lab Technicians and ensure proper test setup with records and photos.
• Prepare test reports using standardized forms and archive reports for fast data retrieval.
• Collaborate with Engineering to create and maintain test process documentation and standards.
• Innovate to improve test processes to reduce time, cost, or increase accuracy.

Skills

Test engineering

Supervision

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Agricultural/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

DAQ equipment

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

Position Purpose Lead and manage the testing, development, validation, and sign off of all major product programs; proliferation of existing products into specialty market applications; and cost reductions and resolution of field issues for mature products. This position is also responsible for working with Engineering to drive consistent documentation and standardizing and maintaining test procedures and practices.

Essential Functions

• Test and Validation Implementation
• Designs test fixtures and works with fabrication resources to oversee and confirm test fixtures are correct as built.
• Oversees Lab Technicians to install and set up suspension systems and components for testing.
• Works with Engineering representatives to confirm and implement test standards or test plans for suspension systems and components.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for all testing and validation activities.
• Test and Validation Oversight
• Confirms and records proper test setup (by written record and photographs) and maintains the records of testing.
• Manage records of test subject performance and durability information throughout the testing activity.
• Test Documentation
• Write Test Reports using standardized forms, correctly documenting all the results of test activities.
• Oversee Lab Technicians in the creation and maintenance of an archive of all Test Reports in a way that makes searching and finding past data easy and fast.
• Test Process Documentation
• Collaborate directly with Engineering to create and maintain records of test processes for current and new tests that may be developed.
• Innovate and implement new ways to improve test processes to reduce time or cost, or improve accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility or correlation of testing activities.
• Test Process Maintenance
• Collaborate with outside vendors to organize and control calibration of test instrumentation.
• Create and maintain records of instrumentation calibration and status.
• Virtual Analysis, FEA etc.
• Conduct predictive analysis to assist in the design and development process.
• Develops and maintains an effective team through training, development, and performance management.
• Works in partnership with site EHS to ensure validation systems comply with environmental and safety regulatory standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment by ensuring that Department personnel follow site EHS policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal customers, and other stakeholders.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Aeronautical, or related Engineering field required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a test engineer working with hydraulic, pneumatic and electronically controlled test equipment.
• 5+ years’ experience setting up and operating electronic data acquisition equipment.
• 3+ years’ experience in the supervision of engineers and engineering support personnel.
• Skilled with 3D CAD software.
• Skilled at reading technical drawings (e.g. to ASME Y14.5-2009).
• Skilled with set-up and operation of hydraulically-actuated testing equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in the structural design of vehicle chassis systems and components, including fatigue analysis and life prediction techniques.
• Must have developed problem solving skills (formally, 8D or other problem-solving experience).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly.
• Frequent movement of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.
• Occasionally need to move about inside office and plant designated area.

Environmental Conditions

• Frequent exposure to office designated area.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises.

Behavioral Traits

• Innovation and cooperation
• Attention to Detail
• Development and Continual Learning
• Facilitating Groups
• Safety focus
• This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.