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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position is based within the Valeo R&D department and will form an integral part of a cross-functional team developing next generation vision systems for the automotive market. This is a diverse position where the successful applicant is accountable and drives all the mechanical aspects of their project(s), to deliver robust designs on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• The senior engineer will contribute to the technical direction for multiple projects from a mechanical design perspective and be part of a multidisciplinary team developing solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, primarily in the development of cameras .
• Be responsible for technical design signoff in collaboration with the engineering team.
• Represent R&D on project, customer and supplier interactions.
• Interface across a multidisciplinary environment in a clear and effective manner.
• Provide technical direction and coaching/mentoring of junior engineers on the team and in the department.
• Provide support and input to other tasks within the function as deemed necessary by management and senior management.
• Lead and give direction on project related technical activities including product validation/testing, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, dimensional and design optimisations.
• Manage project documentation in the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) database.
• Lead technical architecture and standards assignments.
  
  
  

Education/Training

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design or equivalent
  
  
  

Professional Experience

Mandatory:

• 5+ years experience in Mechanical Design.
• Experience in developing products for high volume manufacturing.
• Tooling and moulding experience - ability to identify and suggest part improvements.
• Experience with engineering tools such as DOE and SPC.
• Problem solving techniques and methodical approaches to the same.
• Experience in developing 2D drawings and 3D designing using 3D CAD.
• Self-starter, motivated individual who can work well alone or as part of a design team.
• The person must be able to demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative and quality of workmanship required within the R&D environment.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation, and the ability to take input from others are desirable.
• Good communicator and fluent in English, both in writing and speaking.
  
  
  

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a senior/lead engineer role or managing a professional team.
• Experience in an automotive environment.
• Experience with vision
  
  
  

Job:

R&D Engineer

Organization:

Mechanical Development

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2023-10-19

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