Mechanical Design Leader eMotors

Valeo; gmina Czechowice-Dziedzice; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; 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

Training and development opportunities

Impact on automotive technologies and

Job summary

Valeo is seeking an experienced technical lead to manage discipline-specific engineering deliverables within our R&D project structures. You will own operational and technical performance of QCD, discipline budgets, and milestone gate reviews, ensuring alignment with the master R&D timeline under the R&D Technical Project Leader and Discipline Management.

You will mentor team members and drive design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in R&D engineering leadership within serial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QRQC, 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Drive discipline QCD execution across project milestones.
• Manage the discipline project budget according to guidelines.
• Lead technical reviews and enforce design reuse across work packages.
• Lead QRQC routines with domain experts for root-cause elimination.
• Execute the Discipline Efficiency Plan to optimize engineering workflow.
• Ensure technical specs, packaging and interfaces match the system design.
• Mentor Discipline Designers and sign off on their work.

Skills

R&D leadership

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

QRQC

8D

Ishikawa

FMEA

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. We are seeking an experienced technical lead to manage discipline-specific engineering deliverables within our R&D project structures. In this position, you will hold operational and technical ownership of QCD performance, discipline budget execution, and milestone gate reviews, ensuring seamless integration with the master R&D timeline under the direction of the R&D Technical Project Leader and Discipline Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive discipline QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) execution across all project milestones in compliance with division KPIs and engineering dashboards.
• Execute and control the discipline project budget in alignment with entity guidelines set by the Discipline Engineering Manager.
• Plan and conduct Technical Reviews, track corrective action plans, and enforce design reuse strategies across work packages.
• Lead project-level QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) routines to address design, tool, and testing issues, partnering with domain experts on root cause elimination.
• Execute the Discipline Efficiency Plan to optimize engineering workflow and development lead times.
• Partner with the R&D Technical Project Leader to ensure technical specifications, packaging, and interface requirements match the overall system design.
• Provide technical mentorship and review sign-offs to project Discipline Designers, supporting competency growth within the team.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related discipline). Proven track record in R&D engineering leadership within a serial manufacturing environment (Automotive, Industrial Machinery, or Aerospace). Direct experience managing engineering deliverables against QCD targets, design budgets, and gate reviews. Practical knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and quality tools (QRQC, 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA). Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken).

We Offer

Employment in an international automotive company with high work standards and an innovative environment.

Benefits

• Private medical care (Medicover).
• Access to the Medicover Benefit platform (sports, culture, shopping).
• Additional health and life insurance.
• On-site canteen and social benefits.
• Development opportunities through participation in internal and external training.
• The chance to have a real impact on the development of modern automotive technologies and road safety.

Job

Engineering Disciplines Management Organization: Site P0/P1 R&D Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-11-04

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

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you! More information on www.valeo.com Join Valeo! As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share