Automotive Test & Validation Lead

Valeo; Czechowice-Dziedzice; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care (Medicover)

Medicover Benefit platform access

Additional health and life insurance

On-site canteen and social benefits

Development opportunities through in‑h

Internal/external training

Job summary

Valeo is a global technology company actively shaping the mobility of the future. At our Czechowice-Dziedzice plant, we manufacture and innovate powertrain components with a strong focus on efficiency and emissions reduction.

You will lead engineering governance, validate designs, and interact with customers on test content in a dynamic, international environment. The role demands an engineering mindset, solid automotive or lab experience, and clear communication in English (B2/C1).

Qualifications

• Technical university degree in Engineering (Bachelor's or higher).
• Experience in Automotive or Laboratory environments with leadership potential.
• English proficiency at B2/C1.
• Knowledge of quality methods (8D, PDCA-FTA, 5 Why).
• Strong communication and leadership under project pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control activities per CPM flow.
• Review requirements to ensure 100% alignment with targets.
• Lead engineering discipline validation reviews and perform calculations, simulations, and tests.
• Define budgets and resource needs, monitor spending to meet milestones.
• Serve as primary technical contact for customer on test/validation content.
• Report progress and technical/timing risks to Product Tech Manager.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency (B2/C1)

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering

Job description

Valeo is a global technology company actively shaping the mobility of the future. At our Czechowice-Dziedzice plant, we manufacture and innovate powertrain components with a strong focus on efficiency and emissions reduction.

You will lead engineering governance, validate designs, and interact with customers on test content in a dynamic, international environment. The role demands an engineering mindset, solid automotive or lab experience, and clear communication in English (B2/C1).