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.
New Supplier Development & Technical Onboarding
Serve as the primary technical interface and resident expert at new supplier sites during the launch and qualification phases of new programmes.
Lead on-site technical readiness assessments and gap analyses against IATF 16949, APQP, and customer-specific requirements (CSRs).
Drive PPAP submission quality by coaching suppliers through Part Submission Warrant (PSW), process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and MSA.
Establish and validate manufacturing process capability (Cpk/Ppk) and oversee first-off and first-article inspection activities.
Develop and execute structured supplier onboarding programmes aligned to internal quality gates and product launch milestones.
Hands-On Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer
Deliver applied, shop-floor-based training in core automotive quality systems: APQP, FMEA (AIAG-VDA), Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D problem-solving.
Train supplier personnel in product-specific technical requirements including drawing interpretation, GD&T, material specifications, and functional performance criteria.
Design and facilitate workshops tailored to the supplier's technology base — with particular depth in electronics and PCBA: SMT processes, soldering quality, IPC standards, AOI/AXI interpretation, and ESD control.
Mentor supplier quality engineers and technicians in root cause analysis tools (Ishikawa, 5-Why, Is/Is-Not, Shainin) and corrective action disciplines.
Build internal supplier capability in layered process audits (LPA) and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) methodologies.
Electronics & PCBA Technical Specialisation
Provide expert technical oversight at electronics and PCBA suppliers covering SMT, wave soldering, selective soldering, and through-hole assembly processes.
Assess and validate soldering quality against IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) and IPC-J-STD-001 standards; coach supplier inspection teams in correct application.
Evaluate bare PCB suppliers for compliance with IPC-6012 / IPC-A-600 and review first article inspection of boards including impedance, via integrity, and surface finish.
Review and validate electronic PFMEA and control plans for critical failure modes: solder bridges, opens, tombstoning, cold joints, pad cratering, and component orientation.
Support qualification of new solder pastes, fluxes, and process chemistries; oversee SPC implementation on key process parameters (reflow profile, paste deposit, AOI escape rate).
Drive appropriate use of automated optical inspection (AOI), automated X-ray inspection (AXI/3D-CT), and in-circuit test (ICT) within supplier quality gates.
Assess electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls, traceability, and handling procedures in line with ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements.
Evaluate conformal coating processes (acrylic, silicone, polyurethane) for automotive environmental requirements including humidity, thermal cycling, and vibration resistance.
Review component qualification evidence and manage supplier response to obsolescence, counterfeiting risk (AS6081), and counterfeit avoidance controls.
Support suppliers in establishing or strengthening quality management systems compliant with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
Conduct and lead formal second-party audits including System, Process, and Product audits with documented findings and corrective action follow-through.
Identify systemic process risks and develop targeted improvement plans using lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives at supplier sites using structured problem-solving and data-driven approaches.
Stakeholder Interface & Reporting
Act as the primary liaison between the supplier site team and internal commodity, programme, and engineering stakeholders.
Provide structured written progress reports, site visit summaries, and supplier scorecards to SQA leadership.
Escalate product or process concerns with urgency and recommended containment actions.
Participate in cross-functional team (CFT) reviews, supplier business reviews, and APQP gate reviews.
Job:
Quality - Suppliers OperationalOrganization:
PG SQASchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Permanent contractJob Posting Date:
2026-07-13Join 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 IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 supplier quality systems
- APQP knowledge and ability to lead APQP gate reviews
- PPAP submission and PSW coaching experience
- PFMEA development and review experience
- Control plan creation and validation experience
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and SPC implementation experience
- Establishing and validating process capability (Cpk/Ppk)
- Hands-on experience with PCBA/SMT, soldering processes, and PCB assembly
- Familiarity with IPC standards: IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-6012, IPC-A-600
- Experience with AOI, AXI (including 3D-CT) and ICT inspection methods
- ESD control knowledge per ANSI/ESD S20.20
- Ability to conduct second-party audits (System, Process, Product) and document findings
- Ability to deliver shop-floor training in APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D
- Root cause analysis proficiency (Ishikawa, 5-Why, Is/Is-Not, Shainin) and corrective action management
- Experience evaluating conformal coating and environmental test requirements for automotive applications
- Knowledge of counterfeit avoidance controls (AS6081) and component qualification processes
- Experience driving continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Ability to produce structured progress reports, site visit summaries, and supplier scorecards
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.
