Product Verification & Validation Planning/Reliability Engineer

Job Title: Product Verification & Validation Planning/Reliability Engineer Duration: 12 Months Location: Horicon, WI, 53032 Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Note: Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Specific Position Requirements: 4 year engineering degree preferred or equivalent work experience 1st shift position Will need metatarsals Plan and coordinate testing and analysis work for design projects varying in complexity from component only to complete development programs of broad scope.
Operate in a team environment within PV&V (Product Verification and Validation) and the design community.
Develop and execute test or analysis plans for product verification and validation.
Help establish short and long term objectives, goals, and priorities for the test lab.
Strong mechanical and or electrical aptitude Strong problem solving skills Strong communication and organizational skills - o write clearly and concisely to document test procedures Ability to lead and execute vehicle tests Ability to analyse complex data, draw conclusions and make recommendations Ability to communicate within a cross functional team across multiple sites and drive results MS Office experience Willingness and ability to travel domestically to support field tests, etc.
Hands on skills and aptitude with mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems.
Major Purpose Performs basic product design, testing and/or analysis work for a defined portion of a project.
Operates in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews.
Develops recommendations within established guidelines; work and decisions are reviewed by supervisors before implementation.
Major Duties Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.
Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfil personal potential.
Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Work collaboratively with other professional teams and over organizational boundaries to ensure service users experience cohesive and seamless support to meet their needs.
Create and maintain technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to execute engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve engineering development targets using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to produce technical engineering specifications and related materials.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to test, evaluate and improve engineering outcomes.
Builds engineering solutions with guidance (but not constant supervision).
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to implement engineering designs, evaluate outcomes and then make improvements as needed.
Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance (but not constant supervision).
Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to identify, assess, prioritize and manage project-related risks.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to measure and report progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals.
Works at an intermediate level to identify, verify, and manage changes to the scope of the project or program, utilizing the most appropriate approach.
Typically works with guidance.
Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyse data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
Works with full competence to identify assumptions in order to manage risk, assess the success with measurable evaluation criteria, and evaluate alignment of requirements with solution scope to support value delivery.
Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to create the rules for requirements and design quality, perform verification activities, and maintain quality control.
Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
Works at an intermediate level to build the structure and culture of the project team, and define roles and responsibilities within that structure to enable the achievement of project mission and objectives and the effective operation of key business processes.
Typically works with guidance.
Education? Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Job Type: Contract Pay: $39.
00 - $40.
00 per hour Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: * Horicon, WI 53032 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Horicon, WI 53032: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person