Interior Validation Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Troy, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Interior Validation Engineer to lead interior validation and testing activities at both component and vehicle levels. This role ensures that all functional requirements related to safety, performance, and quality are met. The engineer will serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams, suppliers, and external test laboratories, ensuring validation activities are completed on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with program objectives. Responsibilities include defining, managing, and executing validation plans (DVP&R), supporting testing, documenting issues, and ensuring system integration throughout the product development lifecycle. This position requires strong organizational and coordination skills to manage multiple validation tasks in a dynamic startup environment. Prior experience in automotive interior validation and testing is essential, and experience with suppliers and external labs is highly advantageous.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in automotive validation engineering or testing.
Experience in interior systems validation (IP, door trim, consoles, seating, etc.).
Experience working with suppliers and external test labs.
Ability to support and conduct validation testing using lab equipment.
Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DVP&R development and management.
Experience with validation tracking tools (e.g., Polarion).
Experience in startup or fast-paced development environments.
Cost estimation or program support experience.
Experience managing multiple validation activities across full vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

Lead validation activities for interior systems from component to vehicle level.
Develop, manage, and publish DVP&R for interior sub-systems.
Ensure all testing meets safety, performance, and program requirements.
Support internal validation testing using lab equipment when needed.
Document test results, issues, and validation status.
Act as primary interface between engineering, suppliers, test labs, and DV fleet teams.
Develop and maintain validation timing plans aligned with program milestones.
Facilitate validation activities and ensure completion within budget and timing.
Support quote activities by providing validation cost estimates.
Represent validation activities during program and testing reviews.
Coordinate with external test labs and suppliers for validation activities.
Obtain test quotes and manage purchase orders and test requests.
Ensure proper execution of testing through external partners.
Travel to suppliers and test facilities as required (up to 20%).
Drive issue identification, documentation, and closure during validation phases.
Ensure proper tracking and reporting of validation results in systems (e.g., Polarion).
Communicate validation progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
Work closely with design engineering, CAE, quality, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.
Ensure alignment between validation activities and system engineering requirements.
Maintain clear communication between internal teams and external partners.