Validation Engineer

Validation Engineers will operate out of the Long Beach location for an electric vehicle (EV) automotive manufacturer, following a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote. They will join the Interiors Team.
This role requires strong mechanical engineering fundamentals to review work from product designers and conduct validation testing. Testing will include comprehensive failure analysis, and the engineer will develop a robust strategy to identify and understand failure modes. Responsibilities include completing root cause analysis and collaborating cross-functionally with California-based engineers and the test lab.
The engineer will frequently coordinate with suppliers and test labs, occasionally traveling onsite. They will communicate with suppliers regarding concerns and execute test procedures on parts. Additionally, they will work with suppliers to implement improvements and relay findings back to the product designers through data analysis and conclusions.
Approximately 10% of the time will be dedicated to independent optimization proof-of-concept projects.

Responsibilities
• Create/Draft DFMEA’s and DVPs to achieve best-in-class structural, NVH, Reliability and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production.
• Apply first principles for accessing feasibility and root causing failures.
• DOE creation to validate a theory and generate reliable data.

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• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in designing, validating and developing, one or more interior subsystem or more of the following: Structures, Closures, and Adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes
• 3+ years of experience in the product design and development process, system requirements, and engineering best practices
3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)
Strong Engineering Fundamentals, Material science, Engineering Mechanics, Manufacturing Process, Kinematics and Thermodynamics.
1+ year of experience in working with Tier 1 or contract manufacturers.

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in designing, validating and developing, one or more interior subsystem or more of the following: Structures, Closures, and Adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes
• Proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of prototyping, mold flows and injection molding processes.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques – SEM, X-ray, FTIR, 3D-scaning
• Understanding of Crash worthiness, Occupant safety and Dynamic impact testing.
• Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• Strong understanding of Accelerated test methods, Material model calibration and Reliability.
• Experience with Mechatronics, C/C++ or Python is a plus, but no required.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.