Mechatronics Discipline Design Leader

Valeo Service; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is a global tech company in the automotive sector seeking an Engineering Disciplines Management role within the Research & Development organization. The position focuses on Mechatronics budget execution, QCD management, and design leadership across the project discipline.

The incumbent collaborates with the Discipline Engineering Manager and the R&D Project Leader to ensure budget alignment, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement, while mentoring discipline designers and

Qualifications

• Budget: Responsible for Project Mechatronics Budget execution.
• Project Discipline QCD Management: Lead the team responsible for Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance.
• Mechatronics Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project.
• Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader on budget performance, design execution, quality control, and efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate with R&D Technical Project Leader to ensure integration of the Mechatronics design within the overall project plan.
• Lead and mentor Discipline Designers to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job description

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 Mechatronics Budget execution: Execute the Mechatronics budget within the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget and Mechatronics Discipline budget guidelines provided by the Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics discipline within the assigned project, adhering to standardized methodologies, Mechatronics project dashboard and KPIs defined by the Group/Division and followed by the Mechatronics Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader. Responsible for Mechatronics Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project. Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project.

Competencies: Support Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics QRQC, ensuring management of the correction of major technical issues with the support of the entity Mechatronics engineering manager and the relevant Mechatronics Experts. Support Mechatronics Competency Development of the Mechatronics 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 Mechatronics 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 Management.

Organization: PG/RO/PL Research & Development.

Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular.

Job Type: Permanent contract.

Job Posting Date: 2026-08-11.

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• 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

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