Verification & Validation Engineer
$82,200–$113,000 year
On-site · Fontana, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute verification and validation plans to confirm product performance against design specifications. Design test procedures, fixtures, and validation protocols for mechanical systems and assemblies. Perform functional, environmental, reliability, and performance testing; analyze results and generate validation summaries. Ensure traceability between requirements, test plans, and verification results. Provide technical expertise on mechanical systems, components, materials, and assemblies. Support product development through design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis. Evaluate mechanical performance under load, fatigue, vibration, thermal, and environmental stresses. Assist in designing and improving test setups and mechanical rigs. Collaborate with Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to align test plans with production processes; support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability (DFR) initiatives. Participate in root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement activities. Contribute to process validation, first article inspections, and production qualification testing. Maintain documentation per engineering standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements. Generate and maintain test protocols, verification matrices, validation reports, and engineering change documentation. Provide input during product development phases including prototype, pilot, and production release. Support supplier validation and component qualification activities when necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- At least 5 years of related experience and/or training in validation, verification, product testing, process engineering, or quality engineering
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and assemblies
- Experience developing and executing test plans, test protocols, and validation reports
- Strong technical documentation ability
- Knowledge of engineering validation methodologies and qualification testing
- Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in product development environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software
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