Manager, Validation Engineering

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.  GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.  From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. 

WHY GILLIG

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Our engineering organization is comprised of three primary departments: Current Product Engineering (CPE), New Product Engineering (NPE) and Product Validation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a multi-disciplined, technically savvy Engineering Manager, who will have direction over a team of 6 Validation Engineers. You will be responsible for the adherence to the DVP&R process deliverables, alignment of environmental and performance requirements to vehicle architectures, review test plans and approval of test reports. You will deliver timely program results, strive for process improvement while focusing on quality, reliability, and developing best in class vehicles.

TECHNICAL FOCUS

The Validation Engineering Team is vital in delivering the best-in-class transit buses through rigorously testing Components, Systems and Vehicles to internal and external requirements. These efforts focus primarily on:

• Development of requirements, test procedures and reports
• Vehicle preparation and instrumentation
• Support testing efforts in the laboratory or the field
• Collecting and analyzing data using serial data, eDAQ and direct measurements
• Ensuring all Regulatory and Emissions requirements are met
• In house and supplier software is developed and tested in a Bench environment prior to release
• Finite Element Analysis and simulation

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Define engineering standards for vehicle, systems, and component requirements along with the associated design verification (DV) and production validation (PV) plans
• Define engineering processes that manage various physical and virtual test procedures required to confirm compliance to requirements for new models that provide complete traceability between requirements, test results and test reports
• Manage teams that support software and hardware testing, ensure documentation of non-conformances and issues are regression tested as well as resolved on time to support production
• Work cross functionally with enterprise teams to align ADV plans for components, systems and vehicles that are comprehensive and support program timing
• Own and maintain the fidelity of a fleet of prototype and pre-production vehicles
• Establish various engineering standards to define vehicle performance attributes
• Design and configure test beds and/or simulations to develop and validate system capabilities prior to vehicle integration
• Coordinate and document requirements, design verification and validation as well as work with component/systems suppliers to support the overall program validation plan
• Test, evaluate, validate, and sign off for the overall vehicle before SOP

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BSME or BSEE required. Master’s degree in engineering discipline a plus
• 12+ years of progressive engineering and management experience
• Demonstrated technical and leadership responsibility in automotive, on/off highway or transportation equipment (HD experience a plus)
• Experience with ICE, electrified powertrains, collision avoidance, autonomous vehicle technology, root cause analysis, chassis/body structures, steering/suspension systems, air brake systems, vehicle dynamics, testing and validation
• Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, APTA Bus Procurement Guidelines, SAE HD vehicle standards, NFPA
• Analytical and solution-driven individual who researches data and able to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Developed systems requirements, validation, and verification strategies, as well as facilitating the successful completion compliance documentation
• Strong foundation in systems design and management, product design and development, engineering systems analysis for design and manufacturing
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, detail oriented and possesses highly organized documentation practices

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally kneel or squat
• Limited travel may be required
• Standard start time: 6:00AM (negotiable)

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $250,000/annual salary + premium benefits  

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.