Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Test Lead
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer – Digital Test Lead to drive and execute digital validation activities across the full test lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Teamcenter-based digital validation, 3D digital mockup analysis, and manufacturing processes. This individual is detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in leading digital test execution from planning through closure while ensuring high-quality reporting, stakeholder alignment, and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Execute the full digital test lifecycle for assigned tests, including planning, execution, reporting, and closure
- Participate in recurring planning, prioritization, and status meetings to manage test demand and progress
- Review incoming test requests to confirm scope, data requirements, assumptions, and stakeholder involvement
- Schedule, lead, and document pre-meetings to ensure alignment on test scope and expectations
- Coordinate with engineering, requesters, and cross-functional stakeholders to align product data, tooling, and test boundaries
- Perform digital validation activities including Digital Test Assembly (DTA), Virtual Build (VB), ergonomic assessments, static sequence checks, and accessibility studies
- Evaluate assembly feasibility, tooling access, fitment, clearance/interference risks, and ergonomic conditions
- Conduct hand and tool accessibility studies and validate manufacturing process assumptions
- Prepare, document, and deliver standard digital test reports and presentation materials
- Log issues, deviations, and findings in internal tracking systems and support resolution through closure
- Present test results to stakeholders and support decision-making, sign-off, and closure activities
- Maintain accurate documentation, including test records, planning notes, and status updates in approved systems
- Follow established digital testing methodologies and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement
- Ensure traceability of all assigned tests, including issue tracking and closure documentation
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience executing digital test initiatives throughout the full test lifecycle
- Strong prior experience in Teamcenter-based digital validation and test execution
- Proficiency in Teamcenter Visualization Mockup and Visualization Jack (Lifecycle Visualization Jack)
- Demonstrated experience with 3D digital mockup analysis and interpretation of 3D CAD and JT models
- Expertise in clearance and interference analysis, static assembly sequencing, and accessibility validation
- Experience conducting ergonomic and manikin-based assessments
- Deep understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
- Hands-on experience with assembly fixtures, tightening tools, lifting devices, and related equipment
- Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to lead meetings and present technical findings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for documentation and reporting
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tests and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain alignment with multiple stakeholders
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and raise process gaps
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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