Senior Validation Engineer - Lead Testing & Validation

Diamond Mowers, LLC; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Diamond Mowers is seeking an experienced Senior Validation Engineer to lead product validation efforts for our vegetation management and mowing equipment. This on-site role in Sioux Falls will develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies to ensure products meet performance, durability, reliability, safety, and customer expectations throughout the lifecycle.

The Senior Validation Engineer will collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management, and Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 7+ years engineering experience with 3+ years in validation/testing in a regulated industry.
• Experience developing and executing validation plans for mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, data analysis, and product development processes.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and test equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for new product development and improvements.
• Define validation requirements and acceptance criteria based on specifications, customer needs, and industry standards.
• Lead laboratory, field, durability, reliability, environmental, and performance testing activities.
• Develop and maintain DVP&R to ensure full validation of requirements.
• Design and oversee test procedures, instrumentation setups, data acquisition systems, and validation methodologies.
• Coordinate and manage field testing programs with customers and dealers.
• Mentor engineers in validation processes and testing best practices.

Skills

Validation planning

Testing methodologies

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional team

Project management

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/related engineering

Tools

CAD software

Data acquisition systems

Test instrumentation

DVP&R

DFMEA/PFMEA

APQP

Job description

Diamond Mowers is seeking an experienced Senior Validation Engineer to lead product validation efforts for our vegetation management and mowing equipment. This on-site role in Sioux Falls will develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies to ensure products meet performance, durability, reliability, safety, and customer expectations throughout the lifecycle.

The Senior Validation Engineer will collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management, and Supply