Product Validation Engineer

Autonomy: Ability to work with little instruction on day-to-day work, receiving general instruction on new assignments from senior engineers or manager.

Technically Minded: Apply industry practices and standards (NFPA, NEC, APTA, etc.). Exhibit professional expertise, applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Determine a course of action based on guidelines and modify processes and methods as required.

Time Management: Work productively with all stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.

Communication: Collaborate up, down and across the organization to resolve mutual problems. Focus on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analysis for review by experienced team members.

Complexity: Responsible for a certain set of DV/PV plans within the team. Work on problems of moderate to more-complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.

Quality & Standards: Verification and validation documentation is comprehensive, traceable to requirements & objectives, and complete. Released test plans and reports are thorough, clear and concise, with a high attention to detail.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Minimum 2 years of experience within the Engineering industry

Experience in automotive and/or heavy-duty vehicle testing/validation

Experience working with internal and external customers, engineering service suppliers, and supervising 3rd party test facilities

Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, APTA Bus Procurement Guidelines, SAE HD vehicle standards, NFPA

Experience with “hands-on” troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities (on site and at remote locations)

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, customers, internal and external suppliers

Familiarity with testing processes, including creating and executing test plans on vehicles supporting program timelines

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer

Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Limited travel may be required

Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.

Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)

Standard start time: 6:30 AM(negotiable)

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $140,000/annual salary + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.