Systems Design Leader

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Troy, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Leads systems design execution for automotive projects, managing budgets, quality, cost, delivery, technical reviews, corrective actions, efficiency plans, and systems issue resolution. Collaborates with engineering and technical project leaders, drives design reuse, and mentors systems designers. Requires engineering expertise and experience delivering technical projects, ideally involving automotive ECUs, ADAS, functional safety, and cybersecurity.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and lead tech innovation for a reinvented interior experience!


What you will win:

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share.  You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value


About the Role:

As a Systems Design Leader, you will be responsible for:

Budget:

  • Responsible for Systems Budget execution within the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget and Systems Discipline budget guidelines provided by the Systems Engineering Manager of the entity.

Support Operations:

  • Responsible for the Systems QCD Management: Lead the team responsible for Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the Systems discipline within the assigned project, adhering to standardized methodologies, Systems project dashboard and KPIs defined by the Group/Division and followed by the Systems Engineering Manager and Systems Team Leader.
  • Responsible for Systems Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project.
  • Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project.

Competencies:

  • Support Systems QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control): Identify systems issues in standard, method, tools, test means for ensuring rapid resolution of technical issues and continuous improvement in design execution
  • Responsible for Project Systems] QRQC, ensuring management of the correction of major technical issues with the support of the entity Systems engineering manager and the relevant Systems Experts. 
  • Support Systems Competency Development of the Systems design team within the project. 

Efficiency:

  • Execute Systems Efficiency Plan within the assigned project.

Collaboration and Influence:

  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering Manager and Systems Team Leader: Maintain regular communication and alignment with the Systems Engineering Manager and Systems Team Leader on budget performance, design execution, quality control, and efficiency initiatives.
  • Collaborate with R&D Technical Project Leader: Work closely with the R&D Technical Project Leader to ensure seamless integration of the Systems design within the overall project plan, timeline, and technical specifications.
  • Lead and Mentor Systems Designers: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Systems Designers working on the project, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You Should Have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering in Electronics or Software is preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive ECU development, ADAS is preferred.
  • Experience within functional safety ISO 26262,  and cybersecurity methodologies is preferred 
  • Proven ability to deliver technical projects on time and within budget

Join us!

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility.  The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

 

Diversity by nature
At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com


Job:

Engineering Disciplines Management

Organization:

Product Technical

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-10-09

Join 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive ECU development
  • Proven ability to deliver technical projects on time and within budget
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Electronics, or Software
  • Experience with ADAS
  • Experience with functional safety according to ISO 26262
  • Experience with cybersecurity methodologies

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Paris
32,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

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.

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