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Job Title: Design Verification & Product Validation EngineerLocation: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid)Job Type: W2 ContractExpected Hours per Week: 40Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4 days per week onsitePay Range: $46-48 per hour
Position Description:This role is responsible for leading Design Verification Planning (DVP) and Product Validation (PV) activities for automotive electrical systems, with a primary focus on high-voltage wiring harnesses. The engineer will own validation planning, cross-functional coordination, supplier collaboration, testing, quality support, and execution through vehicle launch in accordance with Ford GPDS and program milestones. This is a Validation Leadership role, not a traditional Design & Release engineering position.[Bullhorn J...mplate (1) | Word]
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and Product Validation (PV) activities.
- Develop validation strategies, test plans, and prototype requirements.
- Coordinate validation 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) and maintain validation documentation.
- Support DFMEA, PPAP, APQP, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- 5–10 years of automotive engineering experience.
- 5–10 years of wiring harness or automotive electrical systems experience.
- Experience leading Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV).
- Experience creating and managing Design Verification Plans (DVPs).
- Ford GPDS and vehicle launch experience.
- PPAP and automotive product development experience.
- Experience using TeamCenter and/or CATIA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Electrical Engineering degree preferred; Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering acceptable.
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Experience with high-voltage wiring harnesses.
- Experience with Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).
- Manufacturing or validation engineering experience.
- Bench, dyno, or vehicle testing experience.
- Cost estimation experience.
- Experience with 3DX, WERS, Falcon, RPS, eCAR, DCCS, or ACCS.
- Experience using AI productivity tools.
Top Skills:
- Design Verification Planning (DVP)
- Product Validation (PV)
- Automotive Electrical Systems
- High-Voltage Wiring Harnesses
- Ford GPDS
- Vehicle Program Process (VPP)
- TeamCenter and/or CATIA
- PPAP / DFMEA / APQP
- Root Cause Analysis / 8D / Six Sigma
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Supplier Coordination
- Vehicle Launch Support
Must-Have Qualifications:
- 5–10 years of automotive wiring harness or electrical systems experience.
- Ownership of Design Verification Plans (DVPs).
- Leadership of Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV).
- Ford GPDS knowledge.
- Vehicle launch experience.
- TeamCenter and/or CATIA experience.
- PPAP knowledge.
- Ability to lead cross-functional validation efforts with engineering, suppliers, quality, and manufacturing.
Additional Information:
- Hybrid role requiring 4 days per week in the office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- This is a Validation Leadership role, not a traditional Design & Release position.
- Candidates from other automotive systems may be considered if they have significant DV/PV leadership experience.
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