Interior Validation Engineer

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Michigan is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead the validation activities for the Slate Interior program. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of validation engineering experience in the automotive industry and possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering. This role requires excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to facilitate testing and work closely with suppliers. Travel may be required up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of validation engineering/testing experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to use lab equipment for internal testing.
• Experience working with suppliers and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation activities for the Slate Interior program.
• Facilitate physical validation activities and document disposition.
• Develop, manage, and publish DVP&R for specific sub-systems.

Skills

Validation engineering

Testing experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

• Lead the validation activities for Slate Interior program as primary interface to Engineering, out-source test labs, suppliers, DV vehicle fleet, etc.
• Facilitate physical validation activities with Slate and test facilities: Document disposition and drive issue closure to meet program timing
• Obtain timely test vendor quotes for all testing activities, facilitate testing by creating purchase Orders and Test Requests
• Support Slate pursuit/quote team with cost estimates
• Represent Slate at testing Reviews
• Develop, manage and publish DVP&R for specific sub-systems to meet program timing.
• Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design engineering, suppliers, CAE, quality, craftsmanship, manufacturing, purchasing
• Develop and maintain validation timing plans
• Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between interior engineering, internal groups and suppliers
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas
• Document test results and issues in Slate Polarion system as required
• Be an integral part of an energetic team that's challenging the status quo of vehicle design.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• 3+ years of validation engineering / testing experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to use lab equipment to support internal Interior validation testing.
• Experience in working with suppliers and internal customers
• Energetic personality: Self-starter with a high passion for success.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to travel to visit suppliers, test labs and Slate sites; up to 20% domestically / locally.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.