Job Description Day to Day

• Assist in creating and maintaining DVP&R documents, including test plans, schedules, acceptance criteria, and reporting
• Support testing activities for automotive seating and interior products
• Coordinate with technicians and test labs to schedule and execute validation testing
• Review customer, regulatory, and internal requirements to ensure testing coverage
• Analyze test data, document results, and identify potential issues or failure modes
• Compare physical test results to engineering requirements and CAE reports
• Work closely with Design Engineers, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customers
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to product failures
• Prepare technical reports and communicate testing results to the engineering teamJob SummaryThe Product Validation Engineer supports design verification and validation activities for automotive seating and interior products throughout the product development process.

This individual works alongside senior engineers to plan, coordinate, and document testing activities while ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. They will analyze test data, review validation results, assist with root cause investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. This role is ideal for an engineer with 2-4 years of experience looking to grow their career in automotive product development, testing, and validation. Skills and Requirements Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 2-4 years of engineering experience in automotive product development, testing, validation, quality, or manufacturing
• Experience supporting product testing, validation, or verification activities
• Familiarity with DVP&R (Design Verification Plans & Reports) or similar test planning documentation
• Ability to analyze test results and document findings
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Plusses
• Automotive seating, interiors, or safety systems experience
• Exposure to FMVSS, SAE, ASTM, or OEM testing requirements
• Experience working with testing technicians, suppliers, or external laboratories
• Hands-on experience with test equipment or data acquisition systems
• Exposure to CAE reports or simulation resultsRoot cause analysis or problem-solving experience We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.