Job Title:
Validation Coordinator
Location:
Irvine, CA (100% onsite)
Duration:
1-year contract
Pay:$30-36/hr
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00 / 9:00–6:00 (with flexibility depending on business needs)
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Validation Coordinator
to support the development and execution of validation activities for vehicle programs. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient testing operations through meticulous tracking of parts, assets, and consumables. This position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and collaboration with various teams (Vehicle Hardware Engineering, Technical Program Management, and New Product Introduction), as well as suppliers and external test labs.
The Validation Coordinator will:
- Manage logistical aspects of testing programs.
- Maintain essential workspaces and equipment.
- Serve as a key liaison with test labs.
- Drive accountability and action items resulting from meeting decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as liaison between engineering, program management, and product introduction teams for part/asset tracking.
- Track spare part consumables and report on inventory status.
- Manage logistics of fixtures and parts between the company and external test labs.
- Coordinate design review agendas, publish meeting minutes, and drive accountability on action items.
- Support supplier onboarding into internal systems (e.g., JIRA, shared drives).
- Track and report invoice updates.
- Maintain workspace areas and improve processes for tool and equipment tracking.
- Manage scheduling, calibration, and repair of data acquisition equipment.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in an administrative or coordination capacity, preferably within an engineering test team.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Professional demeanor with a strong sense of urgency.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides).
- Proficiency in Jira & Confluence preferred.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance; proactive, motivated self-starter.
- Proficiency with conferencing systems (Zoom or equivalent).
- Flexibility and adaptability to manage change effectively.
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