Responsibilities: * The Validation & Verification Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of all testing to be applied to components, sub-systems, systems and vehicles engineered with Corner Motor and Control units * Build the V&V team and its processes * Build an understanding of product functionalities and approval testing methodologies. * Maintain a thorough knowledge of the relevant regulatory requirements and apply this knowledge to ensure product compliance. * Lead Design Validation and Production Validation testing * Provide functional information for tollgates in a matrix organization environment * Define tests and apply test success criteria to assigned projects to ultimately issue product approval according to the V-model process. * Team with design and lab operations functions to develop or evolve V&V methods. * Participate in product safety audits including the use of the product hazard matrix. * Leverage the use of cross-product or cross-regional lab operations to complete test programs. * Support PMO on project scoping with an estimation of laboratory resource requirements. * Apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), design for safety, design for reliability, and robust design concepts to daily V&V work at all stages of the approval process. Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Masters preferred * 10+ years of experience with testing or compliance engineering in automotive. * Automotive product development - an advantage. * Strong communication skills to work in a global team. * Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment. * Experience developing, executing, and working with automotive test programs. * Use of critical thought to interpret test results and implement lean engineering improvements. * Project Management knowledge desirable. * Manufacturing processes knowledge desirable. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Self-motivated and able to function with minimal oversight. * Ability to manage risk and escalate project issues when appropriate. * Ability to travel up to 25% of the time