Global Validation Director – Automotive Testing & Strategy

Faurecia South Africa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA is seeking a senior validation leader to define and deploy NAO validation strategy and operating model across Auburn Hills, Puebla, and global sites. You will own regional commitments, establish governance, and drive evidence-based decision-making for complex automotive programs.

The role requires extensive experience in product testing and validation, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multi-site teams while ensuring compliance with standards and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Engineering or relevant field
• 15 years in the Automotive industry, with 4–5 years in Product testing & validation a plus
• Minimum bilingual (English required)
• International mindset and cross-cultural collaboration experience

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy NAO validation strategy, operating model, footprint, standards, processes, tools, databases, competencies, and governance.
• Translate requirements into clear validation plans with methods, samples, acceptance criteria, timing, cost, and evidence.
• Approve validation approach and level of evidence for RFQs, programs, design or process changes, deviations, and serial-life actions.
• Own regional validation commitments at acquisition and program gates, including plans, statements of work, and cost estimates.
• Establish and govern validation execution processes including DVP&R management, test readiness, risk escalation, and evidence release.
• Provide rapid technical leadership for failed tests, COP nonconformities, and launch validation issues

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Automotive test methods

Seat design knowledge

Team player

Bilingual English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

FORVIA is seeking a senior validation leader to define and deploy NAO validation strategy and operating model across Auburn Hills, Puebla, and global sites. You will own regional commitments, establish governance, and drive evidence-based decision-making for complex automotive programs.

The role requires extensive experience in product testing and validation, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across multi-site teams while ensuring compliance with standards and customer