Senior Validation Engineer, Suspension

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R) for suspension components and systems, from requirements development through report approval, by collaborating with design and vehicle dynamics to ensure requirements…
• Create and review test plans, RFQs, and procedures; execute component, rig, and vehicle-level testing such as durability, characterization, and performance tests.
• Manage supplier and third-party test-house execution, driving schedule, quality, reporting, and responsiveness, and holding partners accountable through supplier transitions.
• Own in-house validation of applicable components: perform test setups, design fixtures, and develop any new test equipment needed to conduct tests.
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, etc.) on DV and field failures, provide mitigation and design-improvement recommendations, and feed lessons learned forward across concurrent programs.

Job requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of test or validation experience with chassis or suspension components and systems.
• Strong experience with DVP&R and with failure and root cause analysis (8D).
• Demonstrated ability to manage external test houses and suppliers, including driving accountability with partners.
• Excellent communication skills: able to represent suspension clearly across functions and up to program leadership, flagging risk early and driving alignment.
• Active or semi-active suspension experience (air suspension, active/adaptive dampers).
• Vehicle dynamics/ride and handling, NVH, or kinematics and compliance (K&C) background.
• Hands-on experience with lab, rig, and measurement equipment such as servo-hydraulic actuators / MAST / 4-poster / corner rigs, damper dynamometers, K&C rigs, DAQ, and associated sensors (load cells, accelerometers,…