Lighting Validation Engineer

Posted: 18th August, 2026

Position: Lighting Validation Engineer

Domain: Automotive

Job Type: Permanent/Contract

Location: Coventry, UK

Key Responsibilities:

Ownership of exterior and interior lighting features validation across the range of vehicles.
Execution of static and dynamic validation activity, including night drives, in line with existing procedures and risk assessments.
Develop robust plans involving input from multiple stakeholders to deliver validation and certification by required gateways.
Input into the evolution of validation methods for new and existing lighting features.
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Key Performance Indicators

Validation plans are accurately, comprehensively and timely executed.
Error states and issues are identified, raised and tracked through to resolution.
Certification activities are completed on time with no outstanding items.
Validation equipment is maintained, calibrated and available when required.
Validation results and documentation are completed accurately and to the required standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

Essential:

Experience working on vehicle validation.
Willingness to support validation activity in hours of darkness.
Logical approach and ability to process complex test cases.
Knowledge and experience of Agile principles.
Good organisational skills, e.g. managing multiple inputs to deliver an effective plan.
Full UK driving licence.
Class 3 – Advanced Road Driving permit.
Flexibility in working hours.
Good verbal and written communications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Track record as an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

Education:

Degree or equivalent education in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or relevant disciplines.

What we offer (For Permanent)

The application window for this position shall be closed at any time as per the applications we may receive.