GTC Senior Discipline Engineer

Valeo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in Chennai is seeking a Senior Discipline Engineer to lead the technical execution of automotive engineering projects, including new designs based on existing knowledge and established rules.

You will mentor discipline engineers, contribute to design standards, and drive digitalization and continuous improvement while communicating complex solutions to internal and external customers. This role is based on-site in Chennai with a global automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• Experienced in automotive engineering projects and leadership
• Strong problem-solving using QRQC methodology
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders
• Mentoring and developing discipline engineers

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of engineering projects (design levels 2-3)
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to discipline engineers
• Develop and validate design standards for discipline
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless project delivery

Job description

## GTC Senior Discipline EngineerApply: Chennai: Full time: Posted Today: REQ2026077624Valeo 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.**Depending on his/her scope, the incumbent will be in charge of one the domain :******Budget***** Budget Commitment: Demonstrate commitment to achieving project budgets by optimizing resource allocation and adhering to cost-effective engineering practices.****Support operations**:*** Lead Complex Projects: Lead the technical execution of engineering projects, particularly those involving Newness levels 2-3 (new designs based on existing knowledge or design based on existing rules).* Technical Problem Solving: Serve as a referent for critical problem solving within the Discipline, utilizing Valeo standard methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.* Customer Communication: Effectively communicate complex technical solutions and challenges to internal and external customers, ensuring clarity and understanding.* Technical Transversal Sharing: Proactively share technical knowledge and best practices across teams and divisions, fostering collaboration and knowledge dissemination.****Competencies:***** Technical Coaching and Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Discipline Engineers, fostering their professional development and expertise.* Design Standards Development: Leverage expertise to build, improve, and validate design standards for Newness levels 2-3, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Valeo's strategic objectives.****Efficiency**:*** Digitalization Roadmap Execution: Actively participate in the execution of the Discipline's Digitalization Roadmap, identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement and automation.* Continuous Improvement: Analyze problem-solving outcomes to identify systemic issues and propose improvements to existing processes and methodologies.****Innovation**:*** Innovative Solution Development: Propose and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to engineering challenges, leveraging existing technologies and methodologies.* Intellectual Property Protection: Identify patentable inventions arising from innovative solutions and actively participate in the patent filing process (IP).****Collaboration and Influence**:*** Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders from other Disciplines to ensure seamless project execution and integrated solutions.**Job:**Engineering Disciplines**Organization:**GTSC System**Schedule:**Full time**Employee Status:**Regular**Job Type:**Permanent contract**Job Posting Date:**2026-09-18*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*