System Department Engineering Discipline Manager

Valeo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is a global high-tech company designing revolutionary mobility solutions. The incumbent will manage System Discipline Budget Execution, lead project quotations, and oversee investments, resources, and KPI-driven performance within the division.

Based in Chennai, you will coordinate across budgets, resources, and design reviews, while driving efficiency and digital transformation in the System discipline.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for System Discipline Budget Execution within the entity.
• Lead System quotation for projects and contribute to workload databases.
• Manage System investment budget and standardize investments with division agreements.
• Control monthly System headcount and implement corrective actions for deviations.
• Resource allocation across projects and platforms within the entity.
• Ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of System designs (QCD).
• Implement standardized methodologies, best practices, and KPIs for the System discipline.
• Oversee Technical Design Reviews conducted by System reviewers.
• Develop and monitor the efficiency plan for the System discipline and champion digital transformation.
• Support patent watch activities and foster relationships with academic institutions and suppliers.

Job description

Job Description:

Valeo est une entreprise mondiale de haute technologie qui conçoit des solutions révolutionnaires pour réinventer la mobilité. Nous sommes un équipementier partenaire des constructeurs automobiles et des acteurs de la nouvelle mobilité dans le monde entier. Notre vision ? Inventer une mobilité plus verte et plus sûre, grâce à des solutions axées sur la conduite intuitive et la réduction des émissions de CO2. Nous sommes leaders dans nos domaines d'activité et reconnus comme l'une des plus grandes entreprises innovantes au monde.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following, in alignment with the Division Discipline Engineering Director's guidance~

Budget

• Responsible for System 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 quotation for projects, utilizing division tools and contributing to workload databases for relevant product families and maturity levels.
• Investment Management~ Manage System investment budget, standardizing investments (equipment, licenses, etc.) with division agreements and optimizing the Systematic Rate of Return.
• Resource Management~ Control monthly System headcount (internal/external) using division monitoring tools and implement corrective actions for deviations.

Support Operations

• Resource allocation~ Manage the allocation of System resources across projects and platforms within the entity.
• Responsible for System Discipline QCD Management within the entity~ Ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of System designs.
• Ensure compliance with System Discipline Methodology~ Implement and enforce adherence to standardized methodologies, best practices, and KPIs for the System 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 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 experts.
• Performance Monitoring~ Track and analyze electronic operations through Group System dashboards, monitoring monthly KPIs.
• Technical Design Reviews~ Oversee Technical Design Reviews conducted by System reviewers.

Competencies

• Responsible for System Discipline Skills Assessment & Training Plan~ Conduct regular skills assessments (CVM) of the System 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 Expertise Development~ Contribute to the division's System Expertise Development Plan (XDP) by identifying and consolidating expert needs within the entity.
• Responsible for System Discipline QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control)~ Implement and manage the QRQC process for the System 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 reviewers

Efficiency

• Responsible for System Discipline Efficiency Plan~ Develop, implement, and monitor the entity's efficiency plan for the System 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 efficiency, including areas like EDA, generative design, simulation, and digital continuity.

Innovation

• Contribute to the Division System 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 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

Position

Engineering Disciplines Management

Département

PG/RO/PL Research & Development

Schedule

Temps plein

Employee Status

CDI

Type de contrat

Contrat permanent

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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