We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Key Responsibilities:

The VSV Process Lead is responsible for properly developing, documenting & maintaining/updating process & new test procedures pertaining to high level customer functional requirements as well as releasing into the corporate systems as appropriate to enhance coverage for Vehicle Programs in the areas of Body/Interior, Chassis/Engine Systems, Electrical & Electric vehicle on a timely manner.
The responsibilities also include developing master DVP’s for Vehicle Synthesis & Validation (VSV) team. Additionally, the successful candidate is responsible for working with other team members with the VSV team to take input and lessons learned feedback from various vehicle programs and incorporate that into the existing test procedures and processes to revise & update as needed.
The successful candidate needs to work with extended engineering teams including global teams for alignment of test procedures with the global standards. This position requires presentation to the Engineering Leadership team on status & updates.
This position requires the successful candidate to be working with VSV team members in the vehicle in person at CTC Headquarters, MI to develop/maintain best practices & test procedure for CFO Validation.
This role requires a strong blend of creative thinking, customer-centric mindset, capable of training others and implementing processes in place by understanding existing Engineering processes.
This position will also require special projects/assignments including helping the VSV team with target setting of high-level Customer Functional Objective requirements & physical validation of CFO at the vehicle. Might also require trips to Plant facilities & Validation trips within US.

Basic Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent from an ABET accredited university
Minimum 5-8 years of automotive work experience required
Excellent English Verbal & Written communication skills
Must have excellent Organization skills
Works well in a team environment with limited supervision, self-starter and results driven
Ability to work 100% in person

 Preferred Requirements:

8+ years of automotive experience in Vehicle Development/Validation or Design engineering 
Working understanding of DVP&R and DFMEA
Expertise in reactive problem solving (Shainin/Red X)
Technical Writing & process oriented
Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Vehicle Synthesis & Validation – Process Lead

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