Global Manager- Testing and Validation

My name is Amber Reyes, a Recruiting Specialist with SCN (www.SCNteam.com).

We are partnering with a global automotive technology company that is hiring for a Global Manager, Testing & Validation.

Company Highlights

· Established global automotive technology company serving the automotive industry

· Develops innovative automotive components and technologies

· Global engineering and manufacturing presence across multiple regions

· Works with automotive OEMs to deliver reliable, high-quality products

· Focuses on product performance, durability, quality, and continuous improvement

· Industry: Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing

Position Highlights

· Title: Global Manager, Testing & Validation

· Full-Time Direct Hire

Background Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

· Typically 10+ years of automotive testing, validation, or quality assurance experience, including automotive testing and release processes, OEM requirements, and international standards

· Proven experience leading globally distributed, multicultural teams

· Strong knowledge of product verification throughout the development lifecycle, from early development through production release

· Experience with test management tools, data analysis, and global process standardization

· Excellent strategic decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills; business-fluent English required

· Experience working with external test laboratories and regulatory authorities is a plus

Job Responsibilities

· Lead and coordinate testing and validation teams across Europe, the Americas, and Asia

· Develop and implement global testing strategies, methods, and standards to ensure consistent, reproducible results worldwide

· Oversee component, system, and vehicle testing, including functionality, performance, durability, environmental, climate, vibration, shock, reliability, and robustness testing

· Ensure compliance with automotive OEM requirements, international standards, and applicable regulations

· Approve test plans, validation reports, and documentation required for production release

· Optimize global testing processes, laboratory infrastructure, equipment utilization, and external testing partnerships

· Manage global testing budgets and support make-or-buy decisions

· Present testing results and recommendations to management and customers

· Introduce innovative testing approaches, including virtual testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) methods

· Drive digitalization, standardization of test documentation, and development of a global testing roadmap

What is Being Offered

· Challenge: Lead global testing and validation strategy, standardize processes across international teams, and influence product quality from early development through production release

· Location: Muskegon, Michigan

· Advancement: Opportunity to shape global engineering practices, influence strategic decisions, and collaborate with senior engineering leadership and automotive customers

· Money: Competitive compensation package based on experience

· Competitive Salary

· Relocation assistance available

· Comprehensive health care benefits

· Paid Vacation

· 401K with Matching

· People / Culture: Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment with international teams across multiple regions

· Stability: Established automotive technology business supporting global product development and manufacturing operations

Thank you for your consideration!