Product Validation Lead - Heavy-Duty Transit

GILLIG; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GILLIG is seeking an experienced Product Validation Manager to lead a developing team in Pleasanton, CA. You will drive validation across powertrain, chassis, and electronics, ensuring release readiness and quality through robust test plans and metrics.

The role is hands-on, on-site at the Pleasanton office, reporting to the Director of Validation, with focus on process improvement and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable transit solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline; Master’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own validation execution for assigned components, systems, and product verticals across physical and virtual environments.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Test & validation management

Vehicle validation knowledge

Problem solving

Leadership & team mentorship

Quality & process improvement

Strong communication

DVP&R & RVTM familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

HIL/SIL/MIL environments

DVP&R

RVTM

TIR/8D process

Job description

GILLIG is seeking an experienced Product Validation Manager to lead a developing team in Pleasanton, CA. You will drive validation across powertrain, chassis, and electronics, ensuring release readiness and quality through robust test plans and metrics.

The role is hands-on, on-site at the Pleasanton office, reporting to the Director of Validation, with focus on process improvement and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable transit solutions.