Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Validation Strategy & Execution
• Define and implement validation strategy (DVP&R) for multiple programs
• Ensure alignment with Customer requirements, Project timelines, Vehicle build plans
• Oversee preparation and approval of DVP plans, Validation schedules, Test reports
• Ensure timely execution of Validation activities across all development phases (DV, PV, etc.)
• Drive risk identification and mitigation plans for validation activities
• Program & Delivery Management
• Manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously
• Monitor and control Project timelines, Risks, deviations, and change requests
• Drive timely closure of Validation issues, Field and production-related concerns
• Ensure optimal resource utilization and planning across projects
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and manage a team of Validation engineers
• Allocate tasks and ensure efficient workload distribution
• Mentor and develop team capabilities (technical & process)
• Set performance goals and drive accountability and ownership
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality focus
• Customer Interaction & Stakeholder Management
• Act as Single Point of Contact for validation activities
• Present to customers DVP status, Risks and mitigation plans, Validation reports and readiness
• Handle Customer escalations, Technical discussions and approvals
• Participate in Customer design reviews, Program review meetings, Audit discussions
• Build strong relationships with Customers, Suppliers, Internal cross-functional teams
• Process & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Customer standards and requirements & Internal quality systems (e.g., APQP, Aptiv processes)
• Support and lead Internal and external audits
• Drive improvements in Validation processes, Tools and reporting systems
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of Test reports, Validation evidence

Technical Skills

• Core Expertise in Wiring harness systems & DVP&R and validation processes (Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical)
• Validation and testing standards (OEM / ISO)
• Manufacturing processes and assembly methods

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