Mid Level Validation Engineer Specific Duties: * Manage validation planning and execution including test plans, samples, fixtures, schedules, sign-offs, witness tests, and sample reviews * Provide leadership focus on project timing, cost and quality objectives * Develop, optimize and manage test plans in accordance with customer, federal, and/or Adient specific requirements * Develop optimization plans for test samples using acceptable practices * Recommend appropriate test sample sizes (n) in accordance to test requirements * Serve as technical resource for customer, federal, and/or Adient test specifications and methods * Review and approve physical test set-ups * Review data and reporting of all tests (including final disposition of results) * Maintain and communicate program status with customer * Manage a test schedule using validation database, and/or customer specific format * Adhere to existing validation processes such as Issue Tracking and reporting, ED/DV/PV, DVP Structure, Spec Updating Process, etc * Quote entire test plans, establish test budgets, garner budget approval and track performance * Lead Setup/Global template activities to determine specific test setup information and understanding of FEA predicted performance * Serve as key contact person between product development team and test labs * Support internal and/or external customer meetings and reviews as required * Support product development team on pre/post-test sample reviews as required * Support product development team with assessment, recommendations, and/or analysis of results to resolve product non-conformances * Ensure that good positive relations are maintained in all situations and environments with employees, suppliers, and customers General Duties: * Maintains safe, secure, and clean work place by following 5S standards * Use validation database for test data and information. Support test report process by uploading files, loading test data and information, provide test summary and observations * Attend department meetings as required * Support test method development and/or continuous improvement projects as required Required Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Required Experience: * 3-8 years in seating and/or validation engineering. Complete Seat validation experience is preferred. * Knowledge of automotive test methods and automotive test specifications * Post-test data interpretation and /or analysis experience * Experience with statistical practice and /or tools * Test lab experience (equipment, methods, instruments) is a plus Preferred Skills * A team player with strong organizational skills, including planning and prioritizing tasks * Strong communication skills * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing * Collaboration and teamwork oriented * Exceptional attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines