R&D Mechatronics Project Lead - On-Time Delivery & Budget

Valeo; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Mechatronics Project Lead in Querétaro to drive R&D activities across budgets, headcount, and multi-network design reviews. You will ensure DV/PV milestones, align with managers, and deliver the A/B/C/D samples on time while controlling costs.

You will consolidate R&D activities, coordinate disciplines, manage QRQC, interface with customers, and report progress to senior leaders. The role requires hands-on leadership in a multi-cultural environment and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and headcount for R&D projects.
• Experience delivering DV/PV, design reviews, and DFMEA.
• Strong collaboration with cross-network teams (Purchase, Industrial).
• Customer-facing liaison capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the R&D Mechatronics Deliverables to meet A/B/C/D samples and ensure DV/PV are on time, with proper maturity and cost.
• Manage budget forecasting, quotations processes (RFQ) and investments for the project.
• Consolidate and break down R&D activities to meet on-time delivery; coordinate disciplines.
• Lead design reviews with internal networks and suppliers to ensure alignment.
• Represent R&D Mechatronics to the customer and escalate issues to managers when needed.

Skills

Budget management

R&D coordination

DV/PV readiness

Design reviews coordination

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Mechatronics Project Lead in Querétaro to drive R&D activities across budgets, headcount, and multi-network design reviews. You will ensure DV/PV milestones, align with managers, and deliver the A/B/C/D samples on time while controlling costs.

You will consolidate R&D activities, coordinate disciplines, manage QRQC, interface with customers, and report progress to senior leaders. The role requires hands-on leadership in a multi-cultural environment and a commitment to