Entry Level Validation Manager Jobs
New grad validation manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on project work can outweigh a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Apple, and Aldevron hiring at this level now.
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Position Overview:
As a Validation Engineer on ODL's Validation Lab team, you'll be the go-to expert on mechanical testing and industry standards. You'll partner closely with Product Engineers to design test plans and procedures that rigorously evaluate new products, and your work will directly shape the quality of every product ODL brings to market.
Essential Job Functions:
Product Testing: Assist with running and coordinating the tests that keep product launches on schedule both internally and externally. Help design and build test fixtures for new industry and product tests, and coordinate the lab's FileMaker database.
Test Plan Development: Use DVP&Rs to build test plans that prove products meet their performance, reliability, and confidence requirements.
External Support: Collaborate with external labs and partners on regulatory testing, keeping test plans and project timelines on track.
Testing Improvements: Help find better ways to test. Drive continuous improvement in lab equipment and procedures using Six Sigma tools and best practices, and help keep equipment accurately calibrated.
Technical Data Analysis: Turn raw test data into clear answers using sound statistical methods including Six Sigma Green Belt tools.
Technical Report Writing and Approval: Verify the data, draw the conclusions, and translate complex results into clear, concise reports that help the team make confident product decisions.
What Sets You Up for Success:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 1+ years of product testing experience or relevant internship experience
- Strong problem-solving skills, including Six Sigma Green Belt training or equivalent
- Experience using and developing DVP&Rs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical results to any audience
- Knowledge of the building products and fenestration industry is helpful
- Ability to follow safety procedures and lift/maneuver up to 100 pounds
Why You'll Love This Role:
You'll do hands-on engineering work in a fully equipped Validation Lab, not just analysis behind a desk. You'll see the products you test go to market and know you helped make them better. You'll build your Six Sigma, statistics, and test-design skills while working with Product Engineers and external partners.
ODL is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential duties, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. We believe that diverse points of view lead to greater success!
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Position Overview:
As a Validation Engineer on ODL's Validation Lab team, you'll be the go-to expert on mechanical testing and industry standards. You'll partner closely with Product Engineers to design test plans and procedures that rigorously evaluate new products, and your work will directly shape the quality of every product ODL brings to market.
Essential Job Functions:
Product Testing: Assist with running and coordinating the tests that keep product launches on schedule both internally and externally. Help design and build test fixtures for new industry and product tests, and coordinate the lab's FileMaker database.
Test Plan Development: Use DVP&Rs to build test plans that prove products meet their performance, reliability, and confidence requirements.
External Support: Collaborate with external labs and partners on regulatory testing, keeping test plans and project timelines on track.
Testing Improvements: Help find better ways to test. Drive continuous improvement in lab equipment and procedures using Six Sigma tools and best practices, and help keep equipment accurately calibrated.
Technical Data Analysis: Turn raw test data into clear answers using sound statistical methods including Six Sigma Green Belt tools.
Technical Report Writing and Approval: Verify the data, draw the conclusions, and translate complex results into clear, concise reports that help the team make confident product decisions.
What Sets You Up for Success:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 1+ years of product testing experience or relevant internship experience
- Strong problem-solving skills, including Six Sigma Green Belt training or equivalent
- Experience using and developing DVP&Rs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical results to any audience
- Knowledge of the building products and fenestration industry is helpful
- Ability to follow safety procedures and lift/maneuver up to 100 pounds
Why You'll Love This Role:
You'll do hands-on engineering work in a fully equipped Validation Lab, not just analysis behind a desk. You'll see the products you test go to market and know you helped make them better. You'll build your Six Sigma, statistics, and test-design skills while working with Product Engineers and external partners.
ODL is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential duties, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. We believe that diverse points of view lead to greater success!
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First Shift (United States of America)
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Who's Hiring
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences14
- Apple4
- Aldevron3
- CAI2
- Etched2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Technology & Software14
- Electronics & Hardware11
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Manufacturing3
Entry Level Validation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level validation manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or academic lab projects that demonstrate your ability to write validation protocols or test reports. Employers at this level look for familiarity with quality systems, attention to detail in documentation, and a working understanding of regulatory standards relevant to their industry. A degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field gives you a strong foundation, and any direct validation or quality assurance exposure puts you ahead.
Which companies hire entry level validation managers?
Companies hiring entry level validation managers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Apple, and Aldevron, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from regulated industries where validation is a compliance requirement, including manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device firms that build validation teams with junior talent.
Are there remote entry level validation manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level validation roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 15% of entry level validation manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions often involve documentation review, protocol writing, or system validation work that can be completed off-site. Filtering your search by work setting helps you find openings that match your preference.
Are these new grad validation manager jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad and junior positions that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward qualifications, and may value a strong academic project or portfolio over a lengthy work history. Look for postings that mention training programs or entry level development paths.
Which industries hire the most entry level validation managers?
Entry Level validation manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because validation is a core compliance function in regulated environments, and organizations in those industries consistently need junior professionals to support testing, documentation, and quality assurance workflows.