Validation Manager
Orange EV
Validation and Testing Manager
Join Orange EV, a fast-growing manufacturer of electric vehicles that are better for the earth, people, and the bottom line. Make a difference in the world as part of a company leading the electric vehicle revolution.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Validation Manager to join our dynamic team in the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry. As a Validation Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of validation engineers to ensure the successful validation and testing of our EV products. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive or electrical engineering, along with experience in managing direct reports.
Position Responsibilities
- Validate the overall product against the defined program and regulatory requirements.
- Plan and execute all validation activities, including personnel, testing sites, logistics, and charging.
- Coordinate vehicle shipping, logistics, support spares, off-site work, test support, and vehicle schedule
- Create documentation for testing plans with pass/fail criteria and test reports that includes all the findings and data and correlate them to vehicle requirements.
- Identify and source test equipment and instrumentation for vehicle-level validation.
- Document and track all issues discovered by validation testing activities and lead issue resolution efforts.
- Work with engineering teams to resolve issues found during validation testing.
- Manage and track all vehicle testing schedules and highlight and prioritize critical path tests.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor (MSc or PhD preferred) in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or other related engineering fields
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in validation or testing roles within the automotive, electric vehicle industry, or aerospace industries.
- Strong knowledge of EV systems and components as they relate to high voltage and Battery Management Systems.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in standard validation and testing procedures and all related documentation requirements.
Ideal Candidates Will Also Have
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 26262 and automotive regulations is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a start-up environment.
- Academic Level Testing and Validation Experience
Orange EV is an Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment.
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