Validation Manager

Validation and Testing Manager

Join Orange EV , a fast-growing manufacturer of electric vehicles that are better for the earth, people, and the bottom line. Make a difference in the world as part of a company leading the electric vehicle revolution.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Validation Manager to join our dynamic team in the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry. As a Validation Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of validation engineers to ensure the successful validation and testing of our EV products. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive or electrical engineering, along with experience in managing direct reports.

Position Responsibilities

• Validate the overall product against the defined program and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and execute all validation activities, including personnel, testing sites, logistics, and charging.
• Coordinate vehicle shipping, logistics, support spares, off-site work, test support, and vehicle schedule
• Create documentation for testing plans with pass/fail criteria and test reports that includes all the findings and data and correlate them to vehicle requirements.
• Identify and source test equipment and instrumentation for vehicle-level validation.
• Document and track all issues discovered by validation testing activities and lead issue resolution efforts.
• Work with engineering teams to resolve issues found during validation testing.
• Manage and track all vehicle testing schedules and highlight and prioritize critical path tests.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor (MSc or PhD preferred) in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or other related engineering fields
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in validation or testing roles within the automotive, electric vehicle industry, or aerospace industries.
• Strong knowledge of EV systems and components as they relate to high voltage and Battery Management Systems.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in standard validation and testing procedures and all related documentation requirements.

Ideal Candidates Will Also Have

• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 26262 and automotive regulations is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a start-up environment.
• Academic Level Testing and Validation Experience

Orange EV is an Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment.

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