- Lead, coach, and develop a team of validation engineers and technicians; set goals, manage performance, skills, and hiring
- Plan, execute, and report validation projects for automotive power electronics, ensuring alignment with program milestones and customer deadlines
- Drive the validation process across the full product development cycle (V-model), from concept to production launch
- Oversee validation lab infrastructure, test benches, equipment procurement, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance
- Analyze test data against requirements and provide technical guidance to design teams; ensure complete and compliant documentation
- Ensure compliance with quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 17025), Lean principles, and 8D problem-solving methodologies
- Collaborate closely with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to support safe, on-time, and high-quality product launches
- Support budgeting, resource planning, continuous improvement, and achievement of cost and quality objectives

