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.
Responsibilities· Lead various projects from a mechanical design perspective and be part of a multidisciplinary team developing solutions for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems including cameras, ECUs and domain controllers.· 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.· Responsible for prioritizing work daily, weekly and at a project level for all mechanical contributors working on the project(s) assigned.· Responsible for identifying and escalating resource needs across their project(s) not limited to, deficiencies, training needs, performance and inputting to (but not responsible for) appraisals as needed.· 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.· Support technical architecture and standards assignments.
Education/Training· Relevant Mechanical Engineering Qualifications (Degree).
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 2 D drawings and 3 D designing using 3 D 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 products, automotive electronics.· Tolerance investigations and stack up analysis experience.· Detailed Drawings and Drawing Control inc.
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Engineering Mechanical Design Leader, Tuam
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Engineering Mechanical Design Leader, Tuam
Ireland, Galway, Tuam,
Modified April 14, 2025
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An independent industrial Group fully focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for the automotive industry, mainly for CO2 emissions reduction, Valeo ranks among the world's top automotive suppliers.
Four Business Groups and a Valeo Service aftermarket activity offer customers innovative global solutions, in particular in their drive to reduce CO2 emissions.
Valeo’s operating culture is based on achieving operational excellence, thanks to world-class quality levels, a set of values applied by all employees, and a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
The Group has defined five key values to achieve operational excellence, which are applied by all employees:
* Ethics
* Transparency
* Empowerment
* Professionalism
* Teamwork
To ensure Customer Satisfaction in terms of cost, quality and delivery, Valeo has developed, and implements rigorously in all sites, its 5 Axes which are driven by continuous improvement and founded upon the principle of right first time. Total Quality is a state of mind at Valeo, involving all employees at all levels and at all times.
Valeo implements its profitable growth strategy within a framework of sustainable development. In line with this policy, it has developed a Code of Ethics and a Sustainable Development Charter applied by all Group employees and service providers, and also adheres to the UN Global Compact.
Specialties
Comfort and Driving Assistance,
Powertrain,
Thermal,
Visibility