Interior Validation Engineer

Interior Validation Engineer

Troy, Michigan.

We are seeking an energetic, organized, and experienced Interior Validation Engineer to join our growing team. This position will own all aspects of interior testing and validation for our responsible functional requirements from component level to vehicle level. You'll ensure our interior testing meets the highest standards of safety, data integrity, and integration with our interior systems engineering — on budget and on time.

• Lead the validation activities for our Interior program as primary interface to Engineering, out-source test labs, suppliers, DV vehicle fleet, etc.
• Facilitate physical validation activities with us 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 our pursuit/quote team with cost estimates.
• Represent us 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 our Polarion system as required.
• Be an integral part of an energetic team that challenges 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 our 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 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.).

• Medical and Dental (Fast Tek 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.

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