Lead Automotive High-Voltage Wiring Harness Validation Engineer

Lead Design Verification Planning (DVP) and Product Validation Engineer

Lead Design Verification Planning (DVP) and Product Validation (PV) activities for automotive electrical systems, with a primary focus on high-voltage wiring harnesses. Responsible for validation planning, cross-functional coordination, supplier collaboration, testing, quality support, and execution through vehicle launch in accordance with GPDS and program milestones. This is a Validation Leadership role, not a traditional Design & Release engineering position.

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.

Skills Required:

· Design Verification Planning (DVP)

· Product Validation (PV)

· Automotive electrical systems

· High-voltage wiring harnesses

· GPDS

· Vehicle Program Process (VPP)

· TeamCenter and/or CATIA

· PPAP, DFMEA, APQP

· Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma

· Cross-functional leadership and supplier coordination

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills Preferred:

· 3DX

· WERS

· Falcon

· RPS

· eCAR

· DCCS / ACCS

· Manufacturing or component validation

· AI productivity tools

Must-Have 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).

· Ownership of Design Verification Plans (DVPs).

· Experience creating and managing Design Verification Plans (DVPs).

· GPDS and vehicle launch experience.

· PPAP and automotive product development experience.

· Experience using TeamCenter and/or CATIA.

Experience Preferred:

· High-voltage wiring harnesses.

· Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).

· Manufacturing or validation engineering.

· Bench, dyno, or vehicle testing.

· Cost estimation.

· Microsoft Office.

Education Required:

· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering o Electrical Engineering preferred o Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering acceptable

Education Preferred:

· Master's Degree in Engineering or related field.

Additional Information :

***HYBRID / 4 days per week in the office***