Validation Engineer - Intermediate

FastTek Global; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services seeks a Validation Engineer - Intermediate to manage engine validation for vehicle programs. This role involves executing validation plans, conducting testing, and collaborating with engineers to ensure compliance with performance requirements. Candidates should possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and have at least two years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits

Vision coverage

401(k) with immediate vesting and matching

Long Term Disability (100% paid)

Life Insurance (100% paid)

Personal Time Off (PTO) Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Understanding of automotive processes such as DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Familiarity with automotive engine design and components.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute engine validation plans for vehicle programs.
• Conduct Dyno Testing and maintain build records.
• Lead development of design validation tests and process validation plans.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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The Engine Validation Engineer is responsible for building and executing the engine validation plan for a major vehicle program.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Carry out Bill of Materials (BOM) management, releasing the BOM into BOM management system.
• Manage receipt of full bill of material for engine assemblies.
• Coordinate build schedule to meet Customer (Testing & Vehicle Builds / Others). Lead / support actual engine build in EBU and preparation in METS.
• Support Dyno Testing.
• Maintain build records of each engine and arrange disposition or storage as needed.
• Successfully build and deliver Engine Assemblies to dyno cells for design verification (DV) testing and Mule level vehicle builds. Product Launches noted in section(iv) below.
• Lead the Maintenance, Development, and Improvement of Test Procedures, Design Validation Plans, (“DV”) and Process Validation plans (“PV”) for Internal Combustion Engines.
• Lead development and execution of DV and PV tests, and process validation tests based on performance requirements, core DVP, DFMEA, field issues/design issues and best practices.
• Provide technical expertise in investigation of validation issues, root cause analysis, mitigation, and corrective action plans.
• Review and publish test results to the greater team.
• Conduct tests, recreate failure modes identified during validation testing, or warranty claims.
• Create Incident Reports for each issue to ensure engineering team drives issues to closure.
• Report out regularly to the Chief Engineer organization on the status and progress of testing. This reporting will continue weekly until the validation plan is completed and signed off by the Chief Engineer.
• As testing progresses, the Validation Engineer will update the Test Timing Plan and the DVP&R document to ensure they are kept current on at least a weekly basis.
• After testing, organize the post test analysis and teardown activity along with the project team to identify any issues or concerns.
• Review reports with the Chief Engineer and file them in PDS.
• Provide instructions for disposition, re-use or recycling of the test properties
• A final review must be completed when all validation activity is complete to ensure all records are properly collected and stored.
  
  

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, from an ABET accredited school or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field
• Understanding of automotive processes such as DFMEA and DVP&R
• Familiarity with automotive engine design, components, and testing
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Organized, Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in with emphasis in engine development, control systems, or calibration.
• Understanding of CAN communication
• Working experience in creation and execution of validation plans for engine components.
• 5 years or more in design, development and / or validation of engines
• Experience with engine teardowns and rebuilds
  
  

Additional Info: At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Benefits

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
  
  

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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