Vehicle Test Engineer

Job Title: Vehicle Test Engineer Pay rate: $50.17 /hr. Location: Irvine, CA Zip Code: 92606 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #IrvineJobs; #VehicleTestEngineerjobs; Job Description: Top required daily responsibilities and skills: Benchmark competitor vehicles for environmental durability performance Develop, own and lead test plans for stone impact and chipping resistance of painted and coated vehicle surfaces at test labs and proving grounds Ensure delivery of water tight vehicle bodies through cross functional collaboration with water management, launch quality and design teams Key Responsibilities: Translate customer and regulatory requirements into system and component level test requirements. Benchmark competitor vehicles for environmental durability performance Develop, own and lead test plans for stone impact and chipping resistance of painted and coated vehicle surfaces at test labs and proving grounds Ensure delivery of water tight vehicle bodies through cross functional collaboration with water management, launch quality and design teams Coordinate with design, quality and materials teams to optimize coatings, shields, and sealing strategies Analyze test data, write technical reports, and lead root cause investigations of failures Support vehicle launch readiness through validating and address field-related issues. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering Materials Science, or related field. 2-3 years of experience in automotive durability, chassis design, body sealing, or vehicle testing. Hands-on experience with stone impact, durability, water or dynamics testing, fluid dynamics simulations. Strong understanding of underbody and vehicle exterior systems, sealing architectures, structures design. Familiarity with test standards (e.g., SAE J400, ISO 20653, ASTM D3170, OEM-specific test plans). Experience interpreting test results, identifying failure modes, and recommending design changes. Excellent communication skills to collaborate across engineering, design, and quality teams. If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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