Validation Engineer

Inteva Products, LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead automotive interiors validation activities. This dynamic role involves interfacing with customers, managing testing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in validation engineering, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and quality, where your contributions will directly impact automotive excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in validation engineering/testing in automotive.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation activities for Automotive Interiors programs.
• Facilitate testing activities and manage vendor quotes.

Skills

Validation Engineering

Testing Experience

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

BSME degree or equivalent

Tools

Lab Equipment

Job description

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• Lead the validation activities for Automotive Interiors programs as primary interface to customer
• Facilitate Physical Validation activities with Customers, PDTs, 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 Inteva pursuit/quote team with cost estimates
• Represent Inteva at Customer Reviews
• Develop, manage and publish DVP&R for specific programs to meet program timing.
• Participate in benchmarking activities
• Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design, tooling, CAE, quality, Craftsmanship, manufacturing, financial, purchasing, sales
• Develop and maintain timing plans
• Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between customers, internal groups and suppliers
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas
  
  

Description

• Lead the validation activities for Automotive Interiors programs as primary interface to customer
• Facilitate Physical Validation activities with Customers, PDTs, 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 Inteva pursuit/quote team with cost estimates
• Represent Inteva at Customer Reviews
• Develop, manage and publish DVP&R for specific programs to meet program timing.
• Participate in benchmarking activities
• Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design, tooling, CAE, quality, Craftsmanship, manufacturing, financial, purchasing, sales
• Develop and maintain timing plans
• Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between customers, internal groups and suppliers
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas
  
  

Req Number ENG-25-00053

Position Requirements

Education

• BSME degree or equivalent experience in Testing, Validation, and/or Engineering.
  
  

Required

• 3+ years of validation engineering/testing experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to use lab equipment to support Interiors validation testing.
• Experience in working with suppliers and 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.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  
  

Preferred

• Multiple Vehicle Interior product engineering experience (Instrument panels, door trim, floor consoles, garnish, etc…).
  
  

About the Organization Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Closure Systems, Interior Systems, and Motors & Electronics. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs more than 8,000 people in 30 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA.

For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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