Global Testing & Validation Leader

SCN - Search Consulting Network; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health care

401K with Matching

Job summary

SCN - Search Consulting Network is partnering with a global automotive technology company to recruit a Global Manager for Testing & Validation. This role is based in Muskegon, Michigan, and leads testing across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

You will develop global testing strategies, oversee hardware and software test activities, and ensure alignment with OEM requirements and international standards. A strong background in verification and HiL/SiL is required, with excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in automotive testing, validation, or QA.
• Experience leading globally distributed teams.
• Strong knowledge of product verification through development lifecycle.
• Experience with test management tools, data analysis, and global standardization.
• Business-fluent English; OEM/regulatory familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing and validation teams across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
• Develop and implement global testing strategies, methods, and standards.
• Oversee component, system, and vehicle testing across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with OEM requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Approve test plans and validation reports for production release.
• Optimize global testing processes and external testing partnerships.
• Manage global testing budgets and make buy/bench decisions.
• Present testing results and recommendations to management and customers.
• Introduce innovative testing approaches including HiL/SiL.
• Drive digitalization and a global testing roadmap.

Skills

Global team leadership

Automotive testing

Test management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HiL/SiL testing

Test management tools

Job description

SCN - Search Consulting Network is partnering with a global automotive technology company to recruit a Global Manager for Testing & Validation. This role is based in Muskegon, Michigan, and leads testing across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

You will develop global testing strategies, oversee hardware and software test activities, and ensure alignment with OEM requirements and international standards. A strong background in verification and HiL/SiL is required, with excellent stakeholder