Senior Engineering Manager - Test & Validation

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.