Validation Engineer

Location: Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Validation Engineer

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

As a Validation Engineer our team, you’ll 

• Work with customer engineers to identify all wiring harness design verification and product validation requirements (design specs/testing requirements/etc.).
• Review all test procedures and develop appropriate test plans as required:
• Provide recommendations to customer if the previously identified test plan(s) do not meet the test purpose/outcome (sample size calculations, specification updates, etc.)
• Participate in wiring harness design reviews:
• Identify designs that do not meet specifications (Splices, sealed terminals, etc.)
• Provide design recommendations for cost optimization
• Identify previously validated components to use on the harness to reduce validation cost
• Facilitate all physical harness testing, including the acquisition of actual test parts and the coordination of quoting/payment process to non-Aptiv test labs (if necessary).
• Communicate all design and testing non-conformances to appropriate engineering team members:
• Work with the customer engineering team and provide design change recommendations for components that do not meet the various test requirements
• Work with the customer validation engineer to create documentation (if required) and identify a containment until a validated solution is in place
• Engage with Aptiv labs (or outside labs if the testing is done there) to identify the root cause of test failures
• Provide periodic status updates to customer and Aptiv management on testing and design review completion.
• Obtain all documentation, data and reports from the required design reviews and test events.
• Prepare and formally present this information to the customer engineering team for final approval/signoff:
• Coordinate with the Application engineering team and the Quality/PPAP team to complete proper paperwork and prepare package to send to customer for final approval – thereby allowing shipment of harnesses to the Vehicle Assemble Plant.
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
• Any other work activity related to your position.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Strong English speaking/writing skills (customer facing role)
• Detail oriented
• Organization skills (ability to organize, file, retrieve a large number of files, data, etc.)
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Major Medical Insurance

• Accidental and Life Insurance  

• Savings Fund

• Pension Plan

• Learning and development opportunities

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! 

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