LEAD VALIDATION ENGINEER

OP Mobility•Wade Hampton, SC

About The Position

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution! OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility. Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car. Main Mission As a Validation Engineer, you will be the driving force behind developing and strengthening our validation expertise. You’ll lead strategic projects, manage resources, and ensure that our validation processes meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. Your mission includes: Lead Validation Projects aligned with division targets and budgets Develop and share validation know-how across the business unit Manage validation tests, workload, and resources effectively Act as the key technical reference for validation methods and equipment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with experience or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum 3 years in validation, with direct customer interaction and cross-functional collaboration
Knowledge of plastics behavior and painting processes
Expertise in destructive and non-destructive testing
Strong understanding of statistics and data analysis
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

Responsibilities

Be the voice of the validation métier during sourcing committees
Participate in supplier audits, qualification, and training to company standards
Define and upgrade validation standards, methods, and best practices
Drive HR-related activities for the métier: JD updates, skill matrix, training paths
Organize technical watch and lessons learned sessions
Pilot the execution of validation plans for customer projects and R&I initiatives
Define complexity levels and confirm project milestones
Develop and validate internal testing methods for new products and innovations
Manage test material flows, stock, and destruction within the lab
Specify and validate test fixtures and ensure proper integration
Analyze test results and propose corrective actions to ensure conformity
Apply and enforce EHS and 5S procedures in the lab
Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
Ensure all laboratory procedures comply with industry standards