V&V Lead

Organization Details:

Centum T&S India is, part of Centum Electronics Group, that offers a wide range of electronic and embedded systems design engineering services to Global Customers to help them realize complex products and sub-systems. Centum T&S is an Electronics Design Centre of Excellence, designing for mission-critical projects in Aerospace/Space, Transportation, Medical Electronics, Défense Electronics, etc. Centum Electronics Group has other design centers in France, the USA, Canada & Germany.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated multitasker and a demonstrated team player. You will be responsible for the quality of the deliveries and should interact with cross cross-functional team and resolve problems. You should excel in working with global stakeholders, have outstanding communication and leadership skills, and report to the Manufacturing lead.

Job Title: Industrialization & V&V Lead – Test Benches (Aerospace Systems)

What You'll Do:

- Ensure test benches are designed to be manufacturable, maintainable, and scalable.
- Lead the industrialization and deployment of test benches used to validate aerospace systems and components.
- Own the verification and validation (V&V) of test benches to ensure they accurately simulate and measure system performance.
- Coordinate with design, instrumentation, and production teams.
- Analyze engineering, technical, and manufacturing data packs received from customers for test environments.
- Manage suppliers for hardware and software components used in test benches.
- Drive standardization and process optimization across test bench platforms.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and safety protocols.
- Define the V&V strategy for both hardware and software of test benches.
- Develop and execute test plans for calibration, functionality, and reliability of benches.
- Ensure traceability between system requirements and test capabilities.
- Analyze test results and validate accuracy of measurements.
- Work with system engineers to ensure complete test coverage.

Key Collaboration Areas:

- Design for Testability: Ensure benches are easy to test (Industrial Lead) and meet all test requirements (V&V Lead).
- Quality Assurance: Work together to meet aerospace quality and safety standards.
- Feedback Loop: Use V&V findings to improve design; consider industrial limitations when planning V&V.
- Lifecycle Support: Ensure long-term support and upgrade options for test benches.

Who You Are:

- Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (ECE/EEE) or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience in Industrialization and V&V of Test Benches/Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Good understanding of system lifecycle – from design to validation and qualification.
- Experience working with Data Packs including COTS, boards, mechanical, electrical parts, and harnesses.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting ATP, IVVQPR, and test case documentation.
- Knowledge of software installation and configuration on IPC/PC.
- Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for test failures.
- Familiar with Configuration and Change Management (CM) processes.
- Able to work independently and understand complex systems.
- Experience in process flow, control plans, FMEA, and ensuring compliance to defined processes.
- Knowledge of cable harness and subassembly manufacturing processes.
- Awareness and adherence to 5S, safety norms, and handling of shelf-life items.
- Ensure RoHS and REACH compliance of components.
- Understanding of IPC A-610 & IPC WHMA-A-620 acceptance criteria.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS 9100 quality standards.
- Good knowledge of Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and deviation processes.
- Experience in proposal estimation and updates.

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