Sr Validation Engineer
Sr Validation Engineer
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At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the highquality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
The Sr. Product Validation Engineer plays a key role in the development of new products by overseeing the qualification of designs to meet the required technical specifications. They will report to the Sr. Manager of Innovation and Validation Engineering. This individual will participate in the design process partnering with YETI Design Engineers to create Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) develop Design Validation Plans and Reports (DVP&R) and Test Plans. They will also work with Sr. Manager using their technical skills and experience to develop other validation engineering team members. They will also work with Engineering Operations Quality Test Technicians and Product Management to ensure that new products and sustaining programs are fully validated and ready for production.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Manage and coordinate the testing and validation of multiple projects across various product categories ensuring alignment with technical specifications and production timelines.
Drive the development implementation and continuous improvement of Validation Engineering processes and methodologies.
Test Design and :
Design and execute customized tests for innovative products addressing scenarios not covered by industry standards. This includes creating comprehensive Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plans and Reports (DVP&R).
Develop and refine test protocols and conduct trials to benchmark new testing ideas for effectiveness and consistency.
Technical Leadership:
Act as a product validation expert on project core teams leveraging advanced knowledge in mechanical design troubleshooting and lab instrumentation to ensure product validation.
Promote and utilize reliability engineering principles scientific method human interaction factors to translate customer use cases into actionable test protocols ensuring rigorous validation against product requirements.
Lead develop and establish solutions with team in new technical challenges areas of focus or complex issues that arise.
Team Development and Support:
Mentor and develop lab technicians and engineers providing training on new equipment testing procedures and validation techniques.
Enhance collaboration between validation and test lab teams to streamline validation processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Vendor and ThirdParty Management:
Manage and audit thirdparty test labs and supplier test results ensuring adherence to company standards. This may include domestic and international travel for vendor oversight and evaluation.
Qualifications and Attributes:
Education:
Bachelors degree in engineering Material Science Chemistry or a related field . Masters degree in any of these technical fields preferred.
Experience:
6 years of experience in product design and qualification.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in mechanical testing areas such as heat transfer impact vibration abrasion environmental conditions life/cycle testing and material validation.
Proven experience with DFMEA and DVP development as well as technical writing and documentation.
Experience in reliability engineering practices including translation of product requirements into technical performance expectations developing product system reliability models to accurately predict expected failure modes and time to failure of a full product assembly or subassemblies.
Experience with global test standard organizations i.e. ASTM ISO EN JIS MilSpec AATCC BIFMA SAE.
Proven experience utilizing Root Cause Analysis engineering and DOE techniques.
Proficiency in using SolidWorks for CAD design and familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g. JMP Minitab).
Strong background in electromechanical test fixture design.
Experience with manufacturing processes across a range of materials: Plastics Rubbers Foam Metals Textiles and electronic subassemblies.
Experience with consumer product utilizing multiple materials and manufacturing processes.
Soft Skills:
Exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build strong crossfunctional relationships and present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
Strong ability to work directly with manufacturing suppliers involved in supplier test support.
Additional Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint).
Experience with FEA product design.
Demonstrated success in designing and building test equipment for thermal mechanical repetitive motion and other testing needs.
Experience correlating test results between multiple test sites.
Physical Requirements:
Operate office equipment and technology.
Bend lift open and move product up to 50 pounds as needed.
Work in variety of conditions office shop indoor and outdoor yearround.
Up to 15 travel including international.
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti/esg.html.
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Employment Type
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