Validation Team Leader (m/f/d)
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Validation Team Leader (m/f/d) at Hager in Blieskastel is a permanent full-time onsite role in the Engineering department, supervising verification and validation activities in the Enclosure Systems Laboratory while ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and adherence to key standards. You will lead and develop the validation team, plan daily activities, and secure timely validation in line with customer requirements and internal procedures, collaborating with Engineering, System & Product Management, Quality and Project Management to support development and certification. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics with several years in validation or lab operations, plus early leadership experience and solid ISO 17025 knowledge and familiarity with IEC 61439, IEC 60670-24 and VDE 0603. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight leadership, audits, corrective actions and cross functional collaboration; expect a phone screen followed by two interviews with the hiring manager and HR leadership. Benefits include a personalized onboarding program and opportunities through Hi University.
Why join the Engineering department?
Mission
As Validation Team Leader, you ensure the efficient execution of verification and validation activities within the Enclosure Systems Laboratory. You support compliance with applicable standards, quality requirements, and safety rules while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop the Validation Team while planning and prioritizing daily activities and resources.
- Ensure timely execution of validation and verification activities in accordance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
- Support and maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, laboratory processes, and quality standards.
- Support internal and external audits, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, System & Product Management, Quality, and Project Management to support product development and certification activities.
What You Bring
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field.
- Several years of experience in validation, testing, verification, or laboratory operations.
- First leadership experience and strong team development skills.
- Good knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and electrotechnical standards (e.g. IEC 61439 series, IEC 60670-24, VDE 0603 series).
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in an international environment.
What we offer?
- Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth
- Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University.
- Internal career opportunities, over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility
What are the recruitment stages?
- Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.
- You will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager & the recruiter
- A second Interview will be then organized with the N+2 & the HR manager
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