Valeo

System & Software Quality Engineer

Valeo • $90K — $110K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in quality assurance for system and software projects
  • Strong understanding of GSMART and Clean Project Management methodologies
  • Proven ability to conduct product and process audits
  • Experience in risk assessment and management
  • Familiarity with Group Golden Rules and quality indicators
  • Ability to coach and train project team members on quality processes
  • Experience in supplier management and external audits

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain project quality assurance plans for system and software
  • Conduct audits and prepare milestone assessments for quality assurance
  • Monitor and report on quality activities and indicators
  • Support project assessments and ensure compliance with quality standards
  • Facilitate design reviews and manage change control processes
  • Contribute to supplier management and perform audits
  • Prepare customer communications regarding system and software quality status

Benefits

  • Full-time permanent position
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Engagement in high-impact projects
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to advanced quality assurance methodologies
Full Job Description
Manage the quality in project for System and Software Scope
  • Define System & Software Quality Targets of the project. Create and maintain the Project Quality Assurance plan for System and Software in collaboration with the Project Team and the Q-PTM to reach the Quality (Customer and Valeo) and cost targets of the project. Monitor the progress of Quality activities.
  • Conduct Product & Process audits as defined in the Project Quality Assurance Plan.
  • Perform the System & Software Milestone Preparation Audits.
  • Ensure that risks are properly assessed and managed. Track issues until closure. Escalate roadblocks to PG/ PL/ Métier management.
  • Report Product & Process Indicators and GGRs (Group Golden Rules) related to System and Software Quality for the project. Own the System and Software Quality section of the Project dashboard.

Ensure that GSMART and Clean Project Management (CPM) are respected
  • Approve process tailoring vs. GSMART Part 1 and Part 2 within the scope of System and Software activities.
  • Assess the compliance of the project with the Group Golden Rules and the status of the corresponding action plan.
  • Support internal project assessments (GAMA) and OEM project assessments (ASPICE) preparation and execution.
  • Provide support, coaching and training to all System & Software Project Team Members on quality assurance process (SUP.1).
  • Challenge other Project Team Members and Contributors on their activities and provide basic coaching when necessary.
  • Support the Q-PTM to prepare CLPP before CLEAN milestones for System & Software related questions.

Focus on Design & Change
  • Ensure that the novelty (Fix, Variable, Specific analysis) on Product is taken into account in the Design Review strategy and Project Quality Assurance plan for System and Software.
  • Contribute to Technical Reviews as defined in the Project Quality Assurance Plan.
  • Ensure the Change Control Boards are performed according to the defined process.


Support the Supplier management activities
  • Contribute to the definition of requirements for external System and Software suppliers to support the Purchasing and SQA team.
  • Perform external System and Software supplier audits
  • Participate to acceptance reviews and approve Software Suppliers deliveries.

Get the Deliveries approved by the Customer on Time
  • Prepare and support customer communication about System and Software Quality Status of the project.
  • Conduct Software Release Readiness Audits. Contribute to the System Delivery Reviews. In case of deviations, ensure deviation management rules are respected.
  • Assess consistency of Deliveries to the customer in regards to the agreed maturity level for each project milestone. Approve Software deliveries to Customer.


Ensure application of QRQC rules in System and Software scope
  • Participate to the Project QRQC and ensure that QRQC rules and standards are applied by the project team.
  • Ensure that all issues and risks are reported in the QRQC red box resp SLI/R and managed in the Project QRQC.
  • Support system and software team for Problem solving according to QRQC (PDCA-FTA, LLC).
  • Identify Lessons Learned and Best Practices and share them with the Process Improvement organization.

Job:
Quality - Development - SYS & SW Operational
Organization:
Site Quality
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2026-09-18

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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