Validation Engineering Manager

📣 We're Hiring: Validation Engineering Manager📍 Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE) 🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time 💼 Level: Manager🌐 About UsWe are seeking an experienced, technically rigorous, and quality-focused Validation Engineering Manager to lead validation strategy, engineering verification, qualification, test development, compliance, reliability, and release-readiness activities across complex products and systems.The role will ensure that products, systems, equipment, processes, and manufacturing environments are fit for intended use, technically validated, reliable, compliant, traceable, and ready for deployment or production.The successful candidate will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Embedded Systems, Firmware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Cybersecurity, Product Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Management, and Operations.🎯 The RoleThe Validation Engineering Manager will lead the validation engineering function and establish robust validation strategies covering:Requirements → Verification Planning → Test Design → Test Execution → Qualification → Reliability → Compliance → Defect Resolution → Traceability → Release ApprovalThe manager will combine technical leadership, validation strategy, test engineering, systems thinking, risk management, compliance, engineering quality, resource planning, and people leadership.🚀 What You'll Do🧠 Validation Engineering LeadershipLead the Validation Engineering teamDefine validation strategy and engineering standardsEstablish validation methodologiesDevelop test and qualification frameworksReview and approve validation plansEnsure validation activities are appropriately scoped and risk-basedEstablish release-readiness criteriaDrive continuous improvement in validation effectiveness📋 Validation StrategyDevelop validation strategies based on:Product requirementsCustomer requirementsSystem architectureIntended useRiskRegulatory requirementsSafety requirementsReliability requirementsManufacturing requirementsEnvironmental requirementsEnsure validation demonstrates that the final product performs as intended under representative conditions.🔍 Verification vs. ValidationEstablish clear distinction between:VerificationDid we build the product correctly according to its specified requirements?ValidationDid we build the right product for its intended use and operating environment?Ensure both activities are appropriately planned and documented.📐 Requirements TraceabilityEstablish traceability across:Customer Requirement → System Requirement → Subsystem Requirement → Design → Test Case → Test Result → Defect → ResolutionEnsure critical requirements have appropriate verification and validation evidence.🧪 Validation PlanningDevelop:Validation Master PlansValidation strategiesValidation protocolsTest plansTest casesAcceptance criteriaQualification plansRegression-test strategiesDefine:ScopeObjectivesResponsibilitiesTest environmentsEquipmentData requirementsAcceptance criteriaReporting requirements🧪 Test EngineeringOversee development of:Functional testsPerformance testsStress testsReliability testsEnvironmental testsCompatibility testsInteroperability testsSafety testsSecurity testsUsability testsRegression tests🔬 System ValidationLead validation of complete systems covering:HardwareFirmwareEmbedded softwareApplicationsConnectivityMechanical componentsPower systemsSensorsExternal interfacesValidate system-level behavior rather than testing components in isolation only.🔌 Hardware ValidationWork closely with Hardware Engineering to validate:Electrical performancePower consumptionSignal integrityThermal performanceInterfacesSensorsCommunicationComponent behaviorPCB performance💻 Firmware & Embedded ValidationWork with Firmware and Embedded Systems teams on:Boot behaviorDevice driversPeripheral interfacesFirmware updatesError handlingFault recoveryPower statesCommunication protocolsHardware/firmware integrationFirmware regression🖥️ Software ValidationWhere applicable, coordinate validation covering:Functional behaviorPerformanceIntegrationAPIsUser workflowsData integrityCompatibilityReliabilityRegression🧭 Validation Engineering ScopeThe role may cover:Validation engineeringVerification engineeringTest engineeringSystem validationHardware validationFirmware validationEmbedded-system validationSoftware validationIntegration testingFunctional testingPerformance testingReliability testingEnvironmental testingElectrical testingEMI/EMCSafety validationSecurity validationProduction validationProcess validationEquipment qualificationIQ/OQ/PQNPI validationEVTDVTPVTRegression testingTest automationHILSILRequirements traceabilityRisk-based validationFMEAFault-tree analysisDOEStatistical validationMeasurement-system validationConfiguration managementChange validationSupplier validationContract-manufacturer validationRegulatory validationField validationReliability engineeringFailure analysisDefect managementRelease readinessValidation documentationTeam managementResource planningProgram deliveryContinuous improvement📊 Key Performance AreasPerformance may be measured against:Validation completionRequirement coverageTest coverageFirst-pass validation rateDefect detection effectivenessDefect escape rateValidation cycle timeTest automation percentageRegression coverageTest repeatabilityReliability performanceFailure recurrenceValidation costLaboratory utilizationCertification readinessNPI validation readinessProduction-release readinessRequirements traceabilityOpen-defect riskResidual-risk managementTest-data qualityEngineering change turnaroundProject schedule adherenceValidation productivityTeam capability development🤝 Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with:Hardware EngineeringFirmware EngineeringEmbedded SystemsSoftware EngineeringSystems EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringProcess EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringProduct DevelopmentProduct ManagementQuality AssuranceQuality EngineeringReliability EngineeringCybersecurityRegulatory AffairsOperationsSupply ChainProcurementPurchasingSourcingStrategic SourcingSupplier ManagementVendor ManagementWarehouseLogisticsCustomer Support🇦🇪 UAE / GCC EnvironmentThe successful candidate should be comfortable leading validation activities in a multicultural UAE/GCC environment, including coordination with local engineering and manufacturing teams, international development centers, suppliers, external laboratories, certification bodies, and customers.Experience validating products for electronics, embedded systems, industrial automation, automotive, aerospace, energy, telecommunications, medical devices, IoT, smart infrastructure, robotics, or other technology-intensive industries is advantageous.💼 Preferred Industry ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following is advantageous:ElectronicsEmbedded systemsConsumer electronicsIoTIndustrial automationAutomotiveAerospaceEnergyTelecommunicationsRoboticsMedical devicesSemiconductorNetworkingSmart infrastructureConnected devicesAdvanced manufacturingRegulated products🎓 What We're Looking ForBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related discipline8+ years of verification, validation, test, reliability, systems, or product-engineering experience3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experienceStrong validation and test-strategy experienceStrong systems-engineering understandingExperience with hardware/software/firmware integrationStrong requirements-traceability knowledgeExperience with risk-based validationStrong root-cause and failure-analysis skillsStrong project-management capabilityStrong people-management and stakeholder-management skills🌟 Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in a relevant engineering disciplineISTQB or equivalent testing qualification where applicableLean Six Sigma certificationPMP or equivalentSystems Engineering certificationReliability Engineering experienceFMEA / Fault Tree AnalysisDOEHIL/SILAutomated test developmentPythonLabVIEWMATLABTest-management systemsRequirements-management toolsPLM/ALM experienceEMI/EMC testingEnvironmental qualificationProduct certificationRegulatory complianceIQ/OQ/PQCSV/GxP experience for regulated environmentsFunctional safetyHardware securityMedical-device validationAutomotive validationAerospace validationContract-manufacturer validationSupplier validationMulti-site validationExperience managing distributed engineering teamsExperience in a large or multinational organizationFluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage🌟 What We OfferFull-time management position based in the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪Competitive management-level salaryPerformance incentives where applicableProfessional development and leadership opportunitiesOpportunity to lead advanced verification, validation, reliability, testing, and product-release programsExposure to Hardware Engineering, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Software, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Product DevelopmentAccess to modern laboratories, automated testing, environmental testing, simulation, data analytics, and validation technologiesCareer progression toward Senior Validation Engineering Manager, Head of Validation Engineering, Head of Verification & Validation, Director of Validation Engineering, Director of Quality Engineering, Director of Engineering, VP Engineering, or CTOMulticultural working environmentComprehensive benefits package