Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

valeo; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a process/manufacturing engineer to lead the industrialization of automotive lighting equipment at the Seymour site. The role covers three phases: design for manufacturability, equipment build and validation, and bringing equipment on site for production launch.

You will collaborate with CAD/R&D, drive lean processes, manage equipment selection, and train the manufacturing team to meet KPIs during the full day production run.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required and essential.
• Minimum 4 years in embedded process and/or assembly in auto/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the equipment development process from spec to industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for manufacturability and feasibility studies with CAD/R&D.
• Drive equipment build, validation and PFMEA alignment with time/budget.
• Onsite equipment launch and training of operators, technicians and engineers.
• Achieve program KPIs during production ramp and line demonstrations.

Skills

Embedded process

Lean manufacturing

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

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.

What You Will Win

As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

What You Will Do

You will lead the industrialization of the product (Headlamp or Tail lamp) from the project award to the start of production. The 3 different phases of the project are:

Phase 1 - Design for manufacturability

You will:

• work with CAD designers and R&D to create a product designed for manufacturability (easy to assemble)
• challenge the project KPI using cardboard engineering (Lean Process Design)
• develop the specifications for the equipment following safety, ergonomic, and process rules
• work with purchasing to select the correct equipment builder for the job

Phase 2 - Equipment build and validation

You will:

• work with the equipment builder to ensure simple and strong design of equipment and tooling
• follow the equipment builder progress during their design phase, manufacturing and debugging
• respect program timing and budget spending
• lead equipment and tooling validation at the equipment builder to match the requirement and PFMEA

Phase 3 - Bring equipment on site and launch

You will:

• validate equipment at the Valeo - Seymour site with the industrial team
• lead process audit, develop settings and machine capability
• train manufacturing team on the new equipment (Operator, Technician, Engineers)
• achieve the program KPIs during the Full Day Production Run (Cycle time, Headcount, Downtime)
• lead line demonstration at rate in front of the customer

What You Should Have

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• You have a minimum of 4 years experience in embedded process and/or assembly, preferably in the automotive industry or manufacturing environment
• You have knowledge of overall equipment development process from specification to industrialization and validation

Join us!

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO2 emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com

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• Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-06-09 Join Us !
• 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