Role & seniority: Senior Engineering Manager – Test and Validation; leads and grows validation engineers and technicians; responsible for strategy, planning, and release readiness.

Stack/tools: DVP&R framework, requirements traceability, test design and statistical analysis; bench/HIL/SIL test setups, data acquisition, analysis and reporting; dashboards; Jira for project/defect tracking; audit-ready documentation; lab, dyno, environmental testing equipment; cross-functional collaboration with Product, Hardware, Software, Quality, Manufacturing, Service.

Top 3 responsibilities

Define validation strategy, coverage model, and DVP&R quality; plan labs/assets and ensure readiness.
Lead issue management from root cause through closure; communicate risk, status, and evidence-based release readiness.
Align cross-functional schedules/gates with stakeholders; drive quality product launches and continuous improvement; manage budgets for validation capabilities.

Must-have skills: BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, or related); 10+ years in product validation/test/verification; 3–5+ years leading teams or complex programs; deep DVP&R, requirements traceability, test design, and statistical analysis; experience with environmental/durability standards (ISO/IEC/SAE/UL); hands-on bench/vehicle/HIL/SIL testing and data analysis; proficiency with Jira and audit-ready documentation; strong program leadership, prioritization, and stakeholder c

Full Description

Senior Engineering Manager – Test and Validation

What you will be doing

Lead, coach, and grow validation engineers and technicians; set goals, standards, and career paths.
Define validation strategy and coverage model – requirements, test cases, results – and own DVP&R quality.
Plan and operate labs and assets (benches, HIL, dynos, chambers, prototype, test vehicles); ensure readiness and utilization metrics.
Establish methods for repeatable testing, data capture, analysis, and dashboards – enforce traceability.
Run issue management and root cause through closure – communicate risk, status, and evidence-based release readiness.
Align schedules and gates with Product, Systems, Hardware, Software, Quality, Supply Chain and key vendors and suppliers.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Product, etc. to drive quality product launch.
Govern process and documentation – procedures, reports, compliance artifacts – and drive continuous improvement.
Manage budgets and capital planning for validation capability growth.
Lead project and team planning and defect capture in Jira.

What you'll need to be successful

Essential

B. S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer, Systems Engineering or related field.

10+ years in product validation, test, and verification with 3–5+ years leading teams or complex programs.
Depth in DVP&R, requirements traceability, test design, and statistical analysis of results.
Knowledge of environmental and durability standards (e.g. ISO16750, IEC 60068, SAE J1455, IP Rating, UL, SAE).
Hands-on experience with bench, vehicle, HIL/SIL testing and data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
Proficiency with planning and defect tools – Jira – and audit-ready documentation practices.

Strong program leadership: prioritization, risk management, stakeholder communication.

Preferred

M. S. in engineering or related field.

Knowledge of Internal Combustion Engine fundamentals, systems, tuning & calibration, design, test, and components.
Experience with Engine Management Systems and engine/chassis dyno testing.
Background in mechanical and embedded system integration.

Senior Engineering Manager - Test & Validation