Job TitleProduct Validation Engineer - Automotive Electrical Systems (High-Voltage Wiring Harness) Overview We are seeking an experienced Product Validation Engineer to lead Design Verification Planning (DVP) and Product Validation (PV) activities for automotive electrical systems, with a primary focus on high-voltage wiring harnesses. This position is responsible for validation planning, cross-functional coordination, supplier collaboration, testing support, quality activities, and execution through vehicle launch. This is a validation leadership role and not a traditional Design & Release engineering position.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days per week onsite)
Key Responsibilities - Lead Design Verification Planning (DVP) and Product Validation (PV) activities.
- Develop validation strategies, test plans, and prototype requirements.
- Coordinate validation efforts with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, and testing teams.
- Track validation progress, engineering changes, and program milestones.
- Support vehicle launches, quality improvements, and warranty investigations.
- Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs).
- Maintain validation documentation.
- Support DFMEA, PPAP, APQP, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
- Lead cross-functional validation efforts involving engineering, suppliers, quality, and manufacturing teams.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering accepted).
- 5-10 years of automotive engineering experience.
- 5-10 years of experience with automotive electrical systems or wiring harnesses.
- Experience leading Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV).
- Experience creating and managing Design Verification Plans (DVPs).
- Experience with automotive product development processes.
- Vehicle launch experience.
- Knowledge of GPDS.
- Experience using TeamCenter and/or CATIA.
- Knowledge of PPAP, DFMEA, and APQP.
- Experience with root cause analysis, 8D, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and supplier coordination skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with high-voltage wiring harnesses.
- Experience with Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).
- Manufacturing or validation engineering experience.
- Experience with bench, dyno, or vehicle testing.
- Cost estimation experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with 3DX, WERS, Falcon, RPS, eCAR, or DCCS/ACCS.
- Familiarity with AI productivity tools.
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