SL05 - Interior Validation Engineer

United States·Troymid

QA & TestingValidation Engineer

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Job Title: - Interior Validation Engineer (Instrument panels, door trim, floor consoles, trim, seating, etc.) Location: - Troy, MI.(Onsite) What you get to do: Lead the validation activities for Interior program as primary interface to Engineering, out-source test labs,…

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→Lead the validation activities for Interior program as primary interface to Engineering, out-source test labs, suppliers, DV vehicle fleet, etc.
→Facilitate physical validation activities with 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 pursuit/quote team with cost estimates
→Represent OEM 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 Polarion system as required
→Be an integral part of an energetic team that's challenging the status quo of vehicle design.

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 sites; up to 20% domestically / locally.
Microsoft Office proficiency: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
High level of integrity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
Multiple Vehicle Interior product engineering experience (Instrument panels, door trim, floor consoles, trim, seating, etc.)