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Test and Validation Engineer - Body EngineeringEssential Duties• Own and drive hardware testing and validation duties for body systems andcomponents such as instrument panel, center console, door trims, soft trims, hard trimsand DMS (Displays, mechanism and switches) as well as vehicle accessories.• Coordinate tests from setup through execution and reporting, including test planning,development, execution, inspections, root cause analysis, and data processing.• Design and fabricate custom test fixtures for complex bench test set ups.• Ensure test findings are well-documented and quickly communicated, root cause testfailures and work with design, quality and manufacturing partners.• Tracking test schedules and timelines with external test houses and T1 suppliers toassure test schedules are met, and test results are accurate and as expected.• Test parts quantity definition and parts logistic coordination.• Create and maintain Lucid validation documentation (DVPR, test specifications, testprotocols, test reports) and participate in root cause analysis with the design releaseengineering team where applicable.• Coordinate and manage internal OEM high level tests.• Review test reports and prepare test results summary to communicate to DREs.• Drive DVP's sign-off for PPAP/LQP on time to enable product salability (SOP).• Travel to test sites is required.Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in engineering• 5+ years of automotive interior or exterior validation and testing experience at OEM, Tier-1supplier, or Test Lab.• Experience using CAD software such as CATIA, 3DX or solid works.• Experience with interiors materials (plastics, polymers, fabrics, foams) and/or interiorsdesign and assembly strategies (clips, adhesives, fasteners, welding,) is preferred.• Experience with common automotive manufacturing and finishing processes (plasticinjection molding, press lamination, hand wrapping, back injection, painting, chromeplating, IMD/IML, etc.)• Knowledge of validation milestones along the overall Product Development Process.• Experience using standard lab test equipment such as environmental chambers, shakertables, power supplies, DAQs, force transducers, torque transducers, pneumatic and-orservo electric actuators, thermocouples, strain gages, LVDTs, etc.• Experience with FMVSS and other international regulatory requirements for interiorcomponents.• Experience with Atlassian Jira, and Confluence• Great organizational skills and interpersonal skills• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenRequest Summary: new contract hire to support Nexus program launchJob Title: Body Test and Validation EngineerBill Rate Max: $105/hourlyCandidate Location Requirements: Onsite/Remote if onsite what site? Onsite, Newark HQ, 7373 Gateway BlvdStart Date: 11/10/2025Temporary End Date: 11/10/2026OT estimate: NoExpenses: NoChance for Extension (Y/N): YEquipment or Software Required: Badge, email, Engineering Windows laptop