Validation Engineer

Posted April 15, 2021

Website Engineering

Reference Code: 4991

Title: Validation Engineer

Location: Detroit, MI 48243

Duration: 26 Weeks With possibility of extension

Type: Contract

Shift: 1^st

Description:

This Post-Production Licensed Parts Engineer (PPLPE) will review licensed parts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that such licensed parts are acceptable for our customers.
Provide input on review criteria to accept eCommerce parts
Investigate and confirm part data
Review and analyze design and engineering deviations compared to original parts.
Maintain communications, build relationships, and represent Engineering with internal teams and external licensees
Provide input regarding eCommerce part availability

Specific Responsibilities of this Position:

Deliverables:

Optimize a dedicated engineering resource to evaluate the potential GM Restoration parts arriving to the attention of the licensing manager.
Continued engineering evaluation of proposed licensee parts against the GM OE design.
In the case of aftermarket parts, evaluate its ability to best represent the would-be GM design expectations.
Increased communication with existing and new prospective licensee’s concerning design intent and product manufacturing per post-evaluations in advance of the license manager proceeding with license agreement.
Support e-commerce initiatives.
Take a proactive approach to identifying restoration suppliers of components GM deems necessary and currently trending within the restoration market.
Maintain appropriate Business/Non-business records and files.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology or equivalent experience.
High level of oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of engineering theory/principles and operation of mechanical mechanisms.
High level of detail ability to identify the smallest difference in detail amongst a collection of parts.
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related areas.
Knowledge of GM’s engineering related computer software and proficient with Microsoft Office software.
Working knowledge of automotive design and service practices and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle variants based on RPO code.

Preferred:

Existing knowledge of classic/legacy GM vehicles and what makes them unique.
Understanding of OE design parts and how they might differ from inferior aftermarket reproductions which would not properly represent the GM Restoration Parts branding.
Automotive service experience at the wholesale or retail level.
Automotive Systems Knowledge & Manufacturing Knowledge.
Create Math/Drawings/Prints/Specifications/GD&T.
Computer skills including use of Engineering tools.
Knowledge of Quality Systems & Tools.

Preferred Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8-5 with lunch