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.
General Responsibilities
Act as the first technical contact of the project internally & externally .
Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of components for product development.
Ensure product development is completed within the defined budget, meeting the highest quality standards and design robustness.
Capitalize the know-how (Standards, procedures …)
Propose and explain innovative solution(s) selection based on multi-criteria decision matrix
Ensure the implementation and integration of standardized platform solutions within the project
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, implementing active resolution plans.
Organize reviews and technical meetings, addressing key issues and ensuring alignment between stakeholders.
Monitor all topics from DRs, define action plans and ensure no late resolution
Work on problem solving, with the support of the disciplines, monitor the progress and ensure no late resolution
Report progress and escalate critical issues to the Project Manager or R&D Manager as required.
Adhere to the specified development processes to ensure compliance with organizational (PDP, CPM, …) and industry standards (ASPICE, …).
Accountable for the deliverables:
Organize, manage, control and monitor R&D deliverables per milestone according to PDP and CLPP with disciplines. Prepare deliverables reviews with Management on the required milestones (Raise Design Review, TMM, Engineering Gates Reviews (for P1p) or TSC2 (for P2 Projects)).
Manage the Bill of Material and associated product cost: ask for DtC activity if deviation to respect BOM cost target.
Applies Standardization rules, exceptionally will request de-standardizations based on sound justifications
Responsible for the R&D detailed budgeting
For a new project, contribute to identifying R&D needs, including resources, equipment, and investments required for successful project execution
Responsible for budgeted R&D hours approved in CAAV/PAAV/Budget and/or IAR
Monitor and track R&D hours & cost , ensuring alignment with CAAV/PAAV/Budget along the project, developing "back-on-track" plans if deviations occur.
Identify and document Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as needed during the project lifecycle. Ensure the consolidation and communicate their impacts to the PM. No work on change implementation should proceed unless the additional budget is validated in PMC and updated in STR.
Conduct monthly forecasts to estimate remaining work and ensure alignment with CAAV/PAAV/Budget through the PRCL/StVA milestone.
Responsible for the detailed scheduling
Develop and manage the L2 schedule, ensuring R&D activities align with organizational milestones.
Develop a detailed breakdown of R&D activities to meet project milestones and align with the overall schedule.
Manage R&D contributors
Daily management of 1st level R&D contributors - disciplines dedicated to the project, assign to them the work packages and tasks needed, according to project needs and ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks.
Lead weekly R&D meetings with all contributors, focusing on key issues such as the SLI (Single List of Issues), schedule critical paths, and budget management. Documented discussions with clear meeting minutes.
Ensure synchronization between disciplines by coordinating internal milestones and maintaining alignment across teams.
Facilitate and arbitrate technical solutions in collaboration with discipline contributors when required.
Conduct regular reviews with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment between project needs, resource availability, and deliverable timelines.
People Hierarchical Management (only Principal Product Technical Leader, in the case of leading a team of PTLs)
Manage his/her team: continuous team animation, perform annual appraisals, establish objectives, ….
Competencies Evaluation & Identify gaps, define and implement the proper action plan (training plan or others)
Responsible for training plan achievement on his/her team.
Perform Weekly One On One R&D Meeting
Participate with the team on problem solving if needed and to be focused on crucial corrective actions follow up till closure as planned
Job:
Platforms managementOrganization:
Business & ProductSchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
Fixed Term （固定期限）Job Type:
Fixed-Term ContractJob Posting Date:
2026-06-04Join 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
- Experience with project management in a technical environment.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and R&D resources.
- Strong coordination skills across teams and disciplines.
- Knowledge of automotive development processes and standards.
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.
Valeo US Insights
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.
