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, in alignment with the Division Discipline Engineering Director's guidance:
Budget:
Responsible for System Validation Discipline Budget Execution within the entity ensuring alignment with the division budget allocation and strategic priorities.
Accountable for Discipline Budget Performance within Projects: Track and analyze budget performance within projects, identifying and addressing deviations proactively.
Quotation and Workload: Lead System Validation quotation for projects, utilizing division tools and contributing to workload databases for relevant product families and maturity levels.
Investment Management: Manage System Validation investment budget, standardizing investments (equipment, licenses, etc.) with division agreements and optimizing the Systematic Rate of Return.
Resource Management: Control monthly System Validation headcount (internal/external) using division monitoring tools and implement corrective actions for deviations.
Support Operations:
Resource allocation: Manage the allocation of System Validation resources across projects and platforms within the entity.
Responsible for System Validation Discipline QCD Management within the entity: Ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of System Validation designs.
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Ensure compliance with System Validation Discipline Methodology: Implement and enforce adherence to standardized methodologies, best practices, and KPIs for the System Validation discipline, as defined by the Group/Division, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all projects within the entity.
Responsible for design solutions and reuse: Oversee System Validation design solutions for projects and platforms, promoting the reuse of functional and solution elements from the discipline capitalization. Contribute to the resolution of critical project issues, leveraging the expertise of System Validation experts.
Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze electronic operations through Group System Validation dashboards, monitoring monthly KPIs.
Technical Design Reviews: Oversee Technical Design Reviews conducted by System Validation reviewers.
Competencies:
Responsible for System Validation Discipline Skills Assessment & Training Plan: Conduct regular skills assessments (CVM) of the System Validation team within the entity and develop tailored training plans to address competency gaps and support career development, aligning with the Division's expertise roadmap.
System Validation Expertise Development: Contribute to the division's System Validation Expertise Development Plan (XDP) by identifying and consolidating expert needs within the entity.
Responsible for System Validation Discipline QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control): Implement and manage the QRQC process for the System Validation discipline within the entity, ensuring rapid identification and resolution of technical issues and continuous improvement in project execution.
Standardization and Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to the division's standardization committee, deploying and updating Group/Division methods, standards, and tools within the entity.
Technical Reviewer Certification: Support the certification process for technical System Validation reviewers
Efficiency:
Responsible for System Validation Discipline Efficiency Plan: Develop, implement, and monitor the entity's efficiency plan for the System Validation discipline, aligning with the Division's overall efficiency goals and adapting them to the specific needs and context of the entity.
Embrace Digital Transformation: Champion the adoption of digital tools and technologies within the entity to enhance System Validation efficiency, including areas like EDA, generative design, simulation, and digital continuity.
Innovation:
Contribute to the Division System Validation Discipline Technology Roadmap (DTR): Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Division's technology roadmap by providing input, identifying opportunities for innovation within the entity, and adapting the roadmap to the specific needs and context of the entity.
Contribute to Proof-of-Concept Projects: Support the execution of proof-of-concept projects related to new technologies and innovative solutions within the System Validation domain.
Promote Patent Watch and Filing: Encourage and support patent watch activities and patent filing for innovative solutions developed within the division.
Identify and cultivate relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, and key suppliers to drive innovation and explore funding opportunities.
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 Management
Organization:
PG/RO/PL Research & Development
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2026-08-11 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
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