Senior Validation Engineer, Suspension
Core
Own and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R) for suspension components and systems, managing supplier testing, root cause analysis, and in-house validation to ensure ride, handling, durability, and compliance requirements are met.
Role type
Senior Validation Engineer (Suspension)
Builds
Suspension components and systems for autonomous vehicles
Domain
Automotive engineering / Vehicle dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design Verification Plans (DVP&R), root cause analysis (8D), supplier and third-party test management, test plan creation, fixture design, test equipment development, durability testing, NVH analysis, kinematics and compliance (K&C) analysis
Preferred skills
Active or semi-active suspension experience, vehicle dynamics/ride and handling expertise, hands-on lab and rig equipment operation (servo-hydraulic actuators, MAST, 4-poster, corner rigs, damper dynamometers, DAQ, sensors)
Responsibilities
Own and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R) for suspension components and systems; Create and review test plans, RFQs, and procedures; Manage supplier and third-party test-house execution; Own in-house validation of applicable components; Lead root cause analysis (8D) on DV and field failures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC