Director, Validation Testing
Director, Validation Testing
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Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic and technically accomplished Director Validation Testing to lead the global definition governance and advancement of engineering test and design validation test (DVT) practices across the company. This role will serve as the overall DVT Lead for Vertiv and will be responsible for establishing and enforcing corporate standards for DVT processes test lab operations and test automation capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in engineering validation test lab operations and cross-functional leadership with a passion for driving consistency innovation and measurable performance across a global engineering organization.
This position will be based onsite at Vertivs Delaware OH or Westerville OH location.
Responsibilities:
- Corporate Standards & Governance
- Define and maintain the global DVT process framework including entry/exit criteria test plan templates and compliance metrics.
- Own and drive DVT consistency and process adherence across all business units and product lines.
- Standardize test equipment tools and advanced test methods (e.g. HIL SIL) across product lines and regions.
- Test Lab Strategy & Operations
- Set and enforce standards for the operation utilization and technical capability of engineering test labs globally.
- Work with the GBU test leads to develop lab capacity expansion strategies and align lab resources with project needs.
- Drive a consistent approach on global lab infrastructure investments and foster collaboration with external compliance and test houses.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead a geographically distributed team of test specialists and a centralized Core Engineering Test Automation team.
- Coach and train teams on DVT execution and best practices.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with product line engineering teams to ensure alignment and compliance with DVT standards.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to drive adoption of advanced test methodologies and digital validation tools.
Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 10 years of experience in engineering validation product testing or lab operations with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- A track record of success in implementing and executing validation of complex electromechanical systems.
- Proven experience developing and implementing global standards and processes.
- Strong understanding of test automation lab instrumentation and advanced validation techniques.
- Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in a matrixed global engineering environment.
- A basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma concepts is required and formal DFx training or a Six Sigma Green Belt is advantageous.
- Demonstrated understanding of business operation is required with demonstrated success in managing team and project budgets.
- Self-motivated capable of working with minimal supervision and in a timely manner.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
- Residence in (or willingness to relocate to) the Columbus OH area is preferred.
- Travel:
- Willingness to travel as needed both domestically and internationally. Travel commitments of up to 25% of business days may be required.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $8.0billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware software analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 20000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.
Work Authorization
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to
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Director
Employment Type
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