Job Description

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Job Description

The Lead Validation Engineer is a critical role within the Powertrain & Electrification Validation team. This person should have a wide breath of knowledge and experience, components and subsystems. The LVE will serve as the single point contact for a propulsion subsystem, responsible for all aspects of validation of their assigned program(s). This position requires working with product teams, calibration, vehicle teams, lab operations, and supplier organizations. In Powertrain & Electrification Validation, the LVE may be assigned to RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage System), Drive Unit, Engine, or Transmission programs.

Responsibilities Include:

* Develop, own and drive execution of program-specific validation plans
* Provides validation subsystems technical expertise to successfully meet program deliverables
* Prioritize workload and negotiate resources necessary to support execution
* Forecast and manage test properties, fixtures
* Guide a team of CVEs, VEs, LSTEs, and ensure execution of robust propulsion ADV plans for all applicable subsystem programs
* Track sub-component validation status & sign-off of all program related test reports
* Responsible for system ADV plan, sign-off validation complete
* Co-Chair Development and Validation meeting for assigned program, providing coordination, tracking and status of all aspects of development and validation
* Provide regular status reports to the Program Execution Team and report out at other program team meetings (Product and Process Integration Review, etc.) as required
* Facilitate post-test teardown and DRBTR
* Ensure all Certification/Regulation Compliance testing is completed
* Ensure proper project reporting, review, closure, documentation and archival including capturing all lessons learned and appropriate updates to FMEA templates
* Participate in DFMEAs and DRBFMs
* Provide mentoring and feedback to engineers supporting validation activities, CVEs, VEs, and LSTEs.
* Works constantly to drive down complexity of ADV plans, reduce hardware when possible and seek opportunities to leverage analysis for a fully optimized ADV plan

Additional Job Description

Basic Required Skills:

* Minimum 5 years of automotive engineering experience
* Experience in development & validation, calibration, or design release in related area
* Minimum required Education: Bachelors Degree in: Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or Chemistry
* Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and to make sound recommendations
* Proven track record to influence without authority
* Demonstrated ability to complete vague and ambiguous assignments with little direction
* Demonstrated ability to present complex technical topics in forums such as PAPIR
* Expert knowledge of system/component content, technical requirements (SSTS, CTS, VTS, etc.), development needs, program timing, and standard validation tests
* Understanding of design of experiments, accelerated life testing, reliability and methods

Preferred Skills:

* MS Engineering
* Knowledge of engineering software and systems as it pertains to job-related area (INCA & MDA software & ETAS hardware preferred)
* DFSS and Root Cause / Red-X experience

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.



Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.