Validation Engineer

Lead the validation activities for Automotive Interiors programs as primary interface to customer

Facilitate Physical Validation activities with Customers, PDTs, and Test facilities: Document disposition and drive issue closure to meet program timing.

Obtain timely test vendor quotes for all testing activities, facilitate testing by creating purchase Orders and Test Requests

Support Inteva pursuit/quote team with cost estimates

Represent Inteva at Customer Reviews

Develop, manage and publish DVP&R for specific programs to meet program timing.

Participate in benchmarking activities

Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design, tooling, CAE, quality, Craftsmanship, manufacturing, financial, purchasing, sales

Develop and maintain timing plans

Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between customers, internal groups and suppliers

Generate and implement cost savings ideas