Automotive Product Validation Engineer – DVP/PV Lead; Electrical Systems
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Engineering
Automotive Engineering, Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electric Vehicle (EV) -
Automotive
Automotive Engineering, Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electric Vehicle (EV)
Automotive Product Validation Engineer – DVP/PV Lead (Electrical Systems)
Contract Position | Hybrid – 4 Days/Week Onsite
Are you an experienced automotive engineering professional with expertise in Design Verification Planning (DVP), Product Validation (PV), and electrical systems development? Join a team where your technical leadership will help drive successful vehicle launches, quality improvements, and next-generation automotive innovation.
We are seeking an Automotive Product Validation Engineer – DVP/PV Lead (Electrical Systems) to lead validation strategy, testing execution, and cross-functional coordination for automotive electrical systems, with a primary focus on high-voltage wiring harnesses and electrical distribution systems. This is a validation leadership role supporting programs from prototype development through vehicle launch.
Responsibilities- Lead Design Verification Plan (DVP) and Product Validation (PV) activities for automotive electrical systems.
- Develop validation strategies, test plans, and prototype requirements.
- Coordinate validation efforts with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and testing teams.
- Monitor validation status, engineering changes, and program milestones.
- Support vehicle launches, warranty investigations, and continuous quality improvements.
- Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and maintain validation documentation.
- Support DFMEA, PPAP, APQP, 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical or Mechatronics acceptable).
- 5–10 years of automotive engineering experience.
- 5–10 years of experience with automotive electrical systems or wiring harness design/validation.
- Proven experience leading Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV).
- Experience developing and managing Design Verification Plans (DVPs).
- Vehicle launch and automotive product development experience.
- Knowledge of PPAP, DFMEA, APQP, and root cause analysis.
- Experience using Team Center and/or CATIA.
- High-voltage wiring harness or Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) experience.
- Manufacturing, component validation, bench, dyno, or vehicle testing experience.
- Experience with 3DX, WERS, Falcon, RPS, eCAR, DCCS/ACCS.
- Six Sigma experience or familiarity with AI productivity tools.
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance
Bring your automotive validation expertise to a role where your work directly impacts vehicle quality, performance, and launch success.
Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career and help shape the future of automotive technology!
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