Product Verification & Validation Engineer

Product Verification & Validation Engineer

Job Description

As a Planning and Reliability Engineer, you will develop and execute test plans and processes for the Riding Lawn Equipment PVV (product verification &validation) Department. In addition, you will:
Plan and coordinate testing and analysis work for design projects varying in complexity from component only to complete development programs.
Operate in a team environment within PV&V (Product Verification and Validation) and the Design Engineering community
Lead and execute comprehensive PV&V plans encompassing virtual analysis, laboratory testing, and field validation, coordinated across appropriate swim lanes to ensure timely completion of all activities.
Coordinate, assign, and review work done by PV&V engineers, lab technicians, and mechanics for evaluation of machine performance/reliability to product specifications.
Provides technical support to marketing, product engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply management functional areas.

What Skills You Need
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent knowledge.
Technical experience with development and/or verification testing of products
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
Demonstration of being a self-directed individual with excellent organizational skills
Ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical information using practical judgment
Strong verbal and written communication skills

What Makes You Stand Out
Experience with data analysis and/or product verification/validation testing
Knowledge of Riding Lawn Equipment and their applications
Experience with systematic corrective action processes (PDCA, 8D, 5 Why, etc.)

Activities: Software Test, Vehicle Test, PS&C, VDV, Lab, and Field Test activities across these programs.

Top skillsets:
Proficiency in Excel (Must show demonstrated in their work history)
Strong organizational skills
Self-Starter
Project Mgmt experience
Strong problem-solving skills

Talent will be managing testing programs, not performing actual testing, but will work with Design, VDV and Lab test engineers
Tracking program, critical analysis, working with design team and communicating with all parties on program process.

Notes:
Shift hours: Core 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Metatarsals needed
(May need to be on floor from time to time)

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.