Description

Vehicle Testing / Road Test Specialist/Manager

Location

Base Toronto with frequency travel to Montreal

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Road Testing

  • Plan and execute vehicle road testing activities across various driving environments.
  • Conduct testing on prototype, pre-production, and production vehicles.
  • Support vehicle development, evaluation, and performance assessment activities.
  • Coordinate testing activities across different road, weather, and environmental conditions, including winter testing.

Vehicle Evaluation

  • Evaluate vehicle performance and driving characteristics, including:
  • Ride & Handling
  • Steering
  • Braking
  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Powertrain Performance
  • Drivability
  • NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness)
  • ADAS Features
  • Identify vehicle issues and performance gaps.
  • Document test findings and provide structured feedback to engineering teams.

Testing Program Management

  • Coordinate vehicle test schedules, resources, and logistics.
  • Work with internal engineering teams and external testing facilities.
  • Track testing progress and ensure timely completion of test activities.
  • Support issue investigation, troubleshooting, and verification activities.

Regulatory & Certification Support

  • Support vehicle certification and homologation testing activities when required.
  • Coordinate with external testing agencies and certification organizations.
  • Assist with test documentation and compliance-related activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Vehicle Engineering, Product Development, Validation, Quality, and Global R&D teams.
  • Provide technical recommendations based on test results and vehicle evaluations.
  • Support continuous vehicle improvement and localization efforts for the Canadian market.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in vehicle testing, road testing, vehicle development, or vehicle evaluation.
  • Hands-on experience conducting and managing vehicle road testing programs.
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Ride & Handling
  • Vehicle Performance Evaluation
  • Testing Methodologies
  • Experience identifying and documenting vehicle performance issues.
  • Strong communication and project coordination skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within an automotive OEM, engineering service provider, or vehicle testing organization.
  • Experience with EV or hybrid vehicles.
  • Experience in winter testing and durability testing.
  • Familiarity with vehicle data acquisition systems and CAN tools.
  • Exposure to homologation or certification testing activities.
  • Previous leadership or team management experience is a plus.