Global Testing & Validation Leader - Automotive

SCN - Search Consulting Network; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health care benefits

401K with Matching

Job summary

SCN (Search Consulting Network) is partnered with a global automotive technology company seeking a Global Manager, Testing & Validation to lead testing across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The role demands a Bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years in automotive testing/QA, with proven global team leadership, test management, and knowledge of HiL/SiL methods.

You will drive strategies, ensure OEM and international standard compliance, and partner with senior engineering leadership to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in automotive testing, validation, or quality assurance including testing and release processes, OEM requirements, and international standards.
• Experience leading globally distributed, multicultural teams.
• Knowledge of product verification across the development lifecycle from early development to production release.
• Experience with test management tools, data analysis, and global process standardization.
• Business-fluent English.
• Experience with external test laboratories and regulatory authorities 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 to ensure consistent, reproducible results worldwide.
• Oversee component, system, and vehicle testing including functionality, performance, durability, environmental, climate, vibration, shock, reliability, and robustness testing.
• Ensure compliance with automotive OEM requirements, international standards, and applicable regulations.
• Approve test plans, validation reports, and documentation required for production release.
• Optimize global testing processes, laboratory infrastructure, equipment utilization, and external testing partnerships.
• Manage global testing budgets and support make-or-buy decisions.
• Present testing results and recommendations to management and customers.
• Introduce innovative testing approaches, including virtual testing and HiL and SiL methods.
• Drive digitalization, standardization of test documentation, and development of a global testing roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Global team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Test management tools

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

HiL

SiL

Job description

SCN (Search Consulting Network) is partnered with a global automotive technology company seeking a Global Manager, Testing & Validation to lead testing across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The role demands a Bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years in automotive testing/QA, with proven global team leadership, test management, and knowledge of HiL/SiL methods.

You will drive strategies, ensure OEM and international standard compliance, and partner with senior engineering leadership to shape