Validation Engineer
Minimum 5 Years experience as a Validation Engineer
Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Wixom, MI
Requirements of the Validation Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3 + years proven experience as a Validation Engineer in the automotive industry, focusing on exterior components.
- Experience in anodizing, chroming, or painting process is highly desire
- Strong familiarity with OEM test standards and typical manufacturing processes for metal or plastic materials
- Proficient in using various test equipment and analytical tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skill
- Chemical Testing experience
Benefits of the Validation Engineer
- Competitive salary
- Advancement potential
- Full time
- Paid time off
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401k
Responsibilities of the Validation Engineer
- Develop and implement validation plans for automotive exterior components, ensuring they meet OEM standards and industry regulations.
- Conduct various tests, including mechanical, chemical, and environmental tests, to assess the performance and reliability of materials and finished products.
- Interpret OEM test standards and ensure that all validation activities comply with these requirements.
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to understand and influence the design for manufacturability, particularly for metal and plastic components.
- Utilize and maintain test equipment, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
- Analyze test results, prepare validation reports, and make recommendations for product improvements and issue resolution.
- Work with suppliers to ensure material specifications and manufacturing processes meet required standards.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in test standards to continually improve validation processes.
- Support customer audit on surface treatment production line