Optic Design Leader
Valeo is hiring an Optic Design Leader. Level rates it ; you can apply on Valeo.
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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.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following
Budget:
Responsible for Project Budget execution: Execute the budget within the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget and Discipline budget guidelines provided by the Engineering Manager of the entity.
Support Operations:
Responsible for Project Discipline QCD Management: Lead the team responsible for Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the discipline within the assigned project, adhering to standardized methodologies, project dashboard and KPIs defined by the Group/Division and followed by the Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader.
Responsible for Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project.
Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project.
Competencies:
Support [Discipline Name] Discipline QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control): Identify discipline issues in standard, method, tools, test means for ensuring rapid resolution of technical issues and continuous improvement in design execution
Responsible for Project QRQC, ensuring management of the correction of major technical issues with the support of the entity engineering manager and the relevant Experts.
Support Competency Development of the design team within the project.
Efficiency:
Execute Discipline Efficiency Plan within the assigned project.
Collaboration and Influence:
Collaborate with Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader: Maintain regular communication and alignment with the Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline 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 design within the overall project plan, timeline, and technical specifications.
Lead and Mentor Discipline Designers: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Discipline Designers working on the project, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
R= Responsible in charge of activities/ deliverable - can be shared with more than one person
A= Accountable, in charge of activities/ deliverables approbation
Job:
Engineering Disciplines ManagementOrganization:
Optic TeamSchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Permanent contractJob Posting Date:
2026-09-28Join 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
How we rate this
Optic Design Leader at Valeo rates 36 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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