Apex Systems · 6 days ago
Valve Stems Engineer
Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking an experienced Automotive Product Validation Engineer to lead the design verification and validation of mechanical components manufactured at new production sites, coordinating with suppliers and managing test execution.
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Responsibilities
Own the end‑to‑end validation of assigned automotive components manufactured at new or transferred production sites
Develop, execute, and complete Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and Design Verification Plan & Reports (DVP&Rs)
Ensure all validation data, summaries, and pass/fail assessments are 100% accurate
Review test results, identify discrepancies, and drive corrective actions as required
Immediately escalate any in‑process or completed test failures against acceptance criteria to engineering stakeholders
Act as the primary technical interface between internal engineering teams and external component suppliers
Coordinate component testing across multiple manufacturing or test locations
Ensure suppliers provide timely 5D / root cause analysis and corrective action reports for validation issues
Maintain clear off‑hours communication pathways with suppliers for test‑critical events
Support prompt sourcing and scheduling of external or internal test labs as required
Deliver fully signed DVPs and DVP&Rs including all required supporting evidence
Maintain real‑time tracking of validation testing progress, timelines, and deliverables
Store all validation documentation in the designated Engineering Document Management System (EDMS)
Provide regular weekly status updates to engineering leadership and stakeholders
Create and maintain detailed part inventories, including part number, program, quantity, and ownership
Develop and manage a project plan (e.g., MS Project or Gantt chart) outlining milestones, dependencies, and delivery timing
Communicate scope changes and manage validation impacts accordingly
Support engineering leadership with validation timing forecasts and sign‑off planning
Ensure all work aligns with internal validation criteria, systems, and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related discipline
4+ years of experience in automotive validation, test engineering, or component verification
Demonstrated experience completing DVP&R documentation from plan through final sign‑off
Strong understanding of automotive component validation processes, test methods, and acceptance criteria
Experience working with suppliers and external test laboratories
Working knowledge of engineering document control systems (EDMS or equivalent)
Proven ability to manage multiple validation activities in parallel
Strong communication skills and ability to escalate issues clearly and professionally
Preferred
Experience validating components produced at new manufacturing sites
Familiarity with automotive engineering systems (e.g., release, test tracking, or validation databases)
Experience working in a supplier‑facing or OEM‑adjacent engineering environment
Background in mechanical or systems‑level validation
Experience supporting long‑term validation programs (multi‑year)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Technology Officer - SVP
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