Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.
Job Summary
As an Industrial Engineering Trainee at Valeo Management, you will gain hands-on experience in optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and contributing to operational excellence within our manufacturing and logistics environments. This role is designed to develop your foundational industrial engineering skills through practical application and mentorship.
Job Responsibilities
* Assist in analyzing current production processes, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing solutions for improvement.
* Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen events).
* Collect and analyze data related to production cycles, resource utilization, and waste reduction.
* Participate in time and motion studies to optimize work methods and standardize procedures.
* Contribute to the design and layout of workstations and production lines to enhance ergonomics and flow.
* Assist in developing and maintaining process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and supply chain, to achieve operational goals.
* Learn and apply various industrial engineering tools and software for simulation, scheduling, and analysis.
* Prepare reports and presentations on project progress and findings.
Job Qualifications
* Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
* Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
* Prior internship or project experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is a plus.
* Requirements: Internship duration of 6 to 12 months, active student status, and continuous coverage under a student medical insurance policy throughout the entire period.
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2026-10-20Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude
- Internship duration of 6 to 12 months
- Active student status
- Continuous coverage under a student medical insurance policy throughout the internship
- Prior internship or project experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Valeo US Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Valeo US and has not been reviewed or approved by Valeo US.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is positioned roughly in line with large automotive manufacturers’ ranges, with competitive bases described for engineers, technicians, and select salaried roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical coverage uses major carriers such as Blue Cross/Anthem, and premiums are described as reasonable for many roles, alongside core offerings like life insurance and an employee assistance program.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with employer match around 5% is referenced, with structures that have included automatic contributions plus match depending on location and time, and current postings list 401(k) matching as a core benefit.
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What We Do
Valeo is an automotive supplier and partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. In 2020, the Group generated sales of 16.4 billion euros and invested 12% of its original equipment sales in Research and Development. At December 31, 2020, Valeo had 187 plants, 20 research centers, 43 development centers and 15 distribution platforms, and employed 110,300 people in 33 countries worldwide. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
