Validation Lead

Job Title: Validation Team Lead

Job Summary

A Validation Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of validation engineers to ensure

that vehicles, meet defined performance, functional, and quality requirements. This role

combines technical expertise, people management, and project coordination, ensuring

that validation activities are executed efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of validation engineers (attribute, performance, or

functional testing)

• Plan and manage validation activities for assigned projects or programs

• Define test strategies, plans, and procedures based on project requirements

• Ensure validation deliverables meet quality, timeline, and regulatory requirements

• Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans

• Collaborate with R&D, design, QA, and project management teams

• Review test results, analyze data, and ensure proper documentation

• Facilitate team meetings, status reporting, and project reviews

• Drive continuous improvement in validation processes and methodologies

Key Areas of Validation

• Functional and performance testing

• NVH, ride & handling, and braking systems

• Thermal, electrical, and environmental validation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

field

• Proven experience in automotive or vehicle validation

• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, testing methodologies, and validation

processes

• Experience leading a small to medium-sized team

• Proficiency with validation tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, dSPACE, MATLAB/Simulink)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EV systems, advanced vehicle technologies

• Exposure to global validation programs and multi-location coordination

• Certification in project or program management (PMP, PRINCE2)

Key Competencies

• Leadership and mentoring

• Decision-making and ownership

• Risk and issue management

• Strategic thinking and planning

• Technical expertise in vehicle/system validation

KPIs / Success Metrics

• On-time completion of validation milestones

• Reduction in post-release defects/issues

• Resource utilization and team productivity

• Stakeholder and client satisfaction

• Compliance with validation standards and processes

Work Environment

• Field testing at test tracks, labs, and customer sites

• Close collaboration with R&D, design, QA, and program teams

• Balance of technical and managerial responsibilitie