Description:
Signoff Engineer Position Summary:
• Lead physical validation deliverables for major program milestones such as Preliminary Engineering Completion (PEC) and Final Engineering Completion (FEC)
• Drive pre-test readiness, troubleshoot Design Verification (DV) issues, and provide requirement assessment documentation
• Manage or support team actions including DV planning, sample availability, lab scheduling, FDJ Bread board activities, pre-test paperwork, and post-test assessments
• Operate with exceptional integrity to deliver Global Product Development System (GPDS) gateway/milestones on time to established acceptance criteria
• Self-motivated individual with passion to deliver results, drive to improve the current processes, and develop new best practices
• Execute validation testing as required
• Execute DV efficiency objectives
Position Duties:
• Determine program content that impacts electrical DV by using documented program detail as well as communication with D&R and program management. Identify New Technology, test time required and Complexity Drivers. Generate "Cookbook" runs to identify DCV counts.
• Establish robust but efficient electrical DV plans and set up electronic Design Verification System (eFDVS) and FEDE, according to those DV plans.
• Create pre-test documentation - currently Enhanced Laboratory Management System (ELMS) and Sprite Replacement on Unauthorized Technology (SPROUT)
• Ensure proper test direction for DV, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) & Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), and as needed, development and Production Validation (PV)
• Resolve and/or elevate all issues that jeopardize PEC/ FEC sign-off.
• Understand and suggest revisions to procedures and requirements to assess comply/non-comply for areas of responsibility
• Assess sign-off requirements for electrical DV on time and with appropriate data in eFDVS
• Support both certification and development testing for type approval and homologation, develop test documentation and support witness testing
• Work with Core Engineering and Test Operations to correlate requirements to customer needs, improve test method accuracy and efficiency, and support analytical tool development.
• Schedule, perform, and reduce all re-dv issues related to testing for electrical
• Develop, maintain and update simulator hardware and software model test systems for automotive validation testing
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Position Qualifications & Critical Skills - Required:
• Bachelors of Science in Engineering
Position Qualifications & Critical Skills - Preferred:
• Experience in Electrical or systems design and/or electrical/functional testing with a solid working knowledge of electrical & software components
• Experience with certification and homologation, FMVSS and ECE requirements, testing laboratories & pre-test preparation
• Experience in program management ensuring that components and systems are developed according to official product development systems
• Ability to work in a diverse environment with mechanics, engineers, technicians, technologists, and suppliers
• Strong communication skills and proficient in utilizing MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and SharePoint sites
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink for simulation.
• Capable of using related systems - currently Advanced Vehicle Bill of Material (AVBOM), ELMS, Corporate Procurement and Receiving System (CPARS), eFDVS/FEDE, Global Prototype Inventory Requisitioning and Scheduling (GIPRS), Global Integrator, SPROUT, Teamcenter, VSEM, JIRA, Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) and GPDS program timing
• Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to cover workload peaks, including flexible weekday hours and weekend work
• Self-starter with the ability and desire to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Good collaboration skills, ability to work with multiple people and manage a variety of projects simultaneously with solid organizational skills
• Ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and recommendations to management
About EASi:
Amazing begins here. EASi is a leading global services company specializing in engineering and sciences. For more than 35 years, EASi has delivered critical services across a range of industries, including energy and utilities, transportation, heavy equipment, consumer and industrial products, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, as well as academic and health care research. By adapting to the constantly evolving needs of our customers, we have built specialized expertise and a multidisciplinary perspective - leveraging cutting-edge technology and processes - to constantly improve and innovate. Through EASi's flexible solutions and consultative approach, customers in engineering and sciences can expect unparalleled quality, increased speed to market and collaborative customer engagement services.
Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, EASi has 3,700 dedicated employees across North America, Europe and Asia. EASi is an Aerotek company, a leader in the recruiting and staffing industry. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group® Inc., a global leader in talent solutions. To learn more about EASi, visit EASi.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.