Interior test and validation

Hi,

I hope you're doing well. I'm Naveen from Dew Software, and we have an exciting open position that may interest you. Please share your updated resume, and I'll reach out to schedule a convenient time to connect.

Job Title:
Body Test and Validation Engineer (w2-Contract)

Location:
Newark, CA-Onsite

Duration:
Long Term Contract

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or related field)
• Minimum 5+ years of automotive body/interior test and validation experience at an OEM, Tier-1 supplier, or certified test lab
• Proven hands-on experience testing body systems and components (instrument panel, center console, door trims, interior/exterior trims, displays, mechanisms, switches, or vehicle accessories)
• Strong experience owning end-to-end validation activities, including test planning, execution, reporting, and root cause analysis
• Ability to design and fabricate custom test fixtures for bench and component-level testing
• Experience coordinating tests with external test houses and Tier-1 suppliers, including schedule and deliverable tracking
• Proficiency with standard automotive lab equipment (environmental chambers, shaker tables, DAQs, force/torque transducers, actuators, thermocouples, strain gauges, LVDTs, etc.)
• Working knowledge of automotive validation milestones within the Product Development Process
• Experience creating and maintaining validation documentation (DVPR, DVP&R, test specifications, protocols, and reports)
• Experience supporting PPAP/LQP sign-off to enable SOP
• Familiarity with FMVSS and applicable global regulatory requirements for interior/body components
• Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, 3DX, or Solid Works)
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for issue tracking and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel to test sites as required