Validation Engineer - Chemical Coatings (painting/chroming) [13983]

Our Tier-1 client, a leading supplier in the design & manufacturing of exterior structural components, is recruiting for a Validation Engineer - Chemical Coatings (chroming/painting).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring the quality and compliance of our products
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to validate the design, functionality, and durability of exterior components, focusing on metal and plastic materials
• Develop and implement validation plans for automotive exterior components, ensuring they meet OEM standards and industry regulations
• Conduct various tests, including mechanical, chemical, and environmental tests, to assess the performance and reliability of materials and finished products
• Interpret OEM test standards and ensure that all validation activities comply with these requirements
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to understand and influence the design for manufacturability, particularly for metal and plastic components
• Utilize and maintain test equipment, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis
• Analyze test results, prepare validation reports, and make recommendations for product improvements and issue resolution
• Work with suppliers to ensure material specifications and manufacturing processes meet required standards
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in test standards to improve validation processes continually
• Support customer audit on surface treatment production line

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3 + years of proven experience as a Validation Engineer in the automotive industry, focusing on chemical coatings (painting/chroming)
• Experience in anodizing, chroming, or painting process
• Strong familiarity with OEM test standards and typical manufacturing processes for metal or plastic materials
• Proficient in using various test equipment and analytical tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

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