Senior Validation Engineer, Suspension

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In this role, you will:: Own and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R) for suspension components and systems, from requirements development through report approval, by collaborating with design and vehicle dynamics to ensure requirements (ride and handling, durability, NVH, kinematics, and compliance) are captured in the plan. Create and review test plans, RFQs, and procedures; execute component, rig, and vehicle-level testing such as durability, characterization, and performance tests. Manage supplier and third-party test-house execution, driving schedule, quality, reporting, and responsiveness, and holding partners accountable through supplier transitions. Own in-house validation of applicable components: perform test setups, design fixtures, and develop any new test equipment needed to conduct tests. Lead root cause analysis (8D, etc.) on DV and field failures, provide mitigation and design-improvement recommendations, and feed lessons learned forward across concurrent programs. Qualifications: BS or MS in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of test or validation experience with chassis or suspension components and systems. Strong experience with DVP&R and with failure and root cause analysis (8D). Demonstrated ability to manage external test houses and suppliers, including driving accountability with partners. Excellent communication skills: able to represent suspension clearly across functions and up to program leadership, flagging risk early and driving alignment. Bonus Qualifications: Active or semi-active suspension experience (air suspension, active/adaptive dampers). Vehicle dynamics/ride and handling, NVH, or kinematics and compliance (K&C) background. Hands-on experience with lab, rig, and measurement equipment such as servo-hydraulic actuators / MAST / 4-poster / corner rigs, damper dynamometers, K&C rigs, DAQ, and associated sensors (load cells, accelerometers, LVDT, pressure transducers,