Valeo

Methods Engineer

Valeo$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in embedded processes or assembly
  • Experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of equipment development from specification to industrialization
  • Familiarity with Lean Process Design methods like cardboard engineering

Responsibilities

  • Lead the industrialization process from project award to production start
  • Collaborate with CAD designers and R&D to create manufacturable product designs
  • Challenge project KPIs using Lean Process Design techniques
  • Select and work with equipment builders for project specifications
  • Oversee and validate equipment builds during design and manufacturing
  • Ensure program timing and budget compliance during equipment validation
  • Train manufacturing teams on new equipment and lead process audits

Benefits

  • Permanent contract with a full-time schedule
  • Opportunity to lead and influence process improvements
  • Engagement in a diverse team environment
  • Hands-on experience with automotive technologies
  • Participation in customer line demonstrations and projects
Full Job Description
What You Will Do You will lead the industrialization of the product (Headlamp or Tail lamp) from the project award to the start of production. The 3 different phases of the project are: Phase 1 - Design for manufacturability You will: • work with CAD designers and R&D to create a product designed for manufacturability (easy to assemble) • challenge the project KPI using cardboard engineering (Lean Process Design) • develop the specifications for the equipment following safety, ergonomic, and process rules • work with purchasing to select the correct equipment builder for the job Phase 2 - Equipment build and validation You will: • work with the equipment builder to ensure simple and strong design of equipment and tooling • follow the equipment builder progress during their design phase, manufacturing and debugging • respect program timing and budget spending • lead equipment and tooling validation at the equipment builder to match the requirement and PFMEA Phase 3 - Bring equipment on site and launch You will: • validate equipment at the Valeo - Seymour site with the industrial team • lead process audit, develop settings and machine capability • train manufacturing team on the new equipment (Operator, Technician, Engineers) • achieve the program KPIs during the Full Day Production Run (Cycle time, Headcount, Downtime) • lead line demonstration at rate in front of the customer What You Should Have • You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) • You have a minimum of 4 years experience in embedded process and/or assembly, preferably in the automotive industry or manufacturing environment • You have knowledge of overall equipment development process from specification to industrialization and validation Job: P0/P1 Process/Manuf Engineering PTM Organization: Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering - J Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-05-22

About Valeo

Valeo is a French automotive supplier that designs and manufactures components and systems for cars and trucks. The company's products include lighting systems, wiper systems, powertrain systems, and more. Valeo is focused on developing technologies that improve vehicle safety, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance driving comfort. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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