Assembly Process Engineer

Valeo North America Inc.; Smyrna, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo North America Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer/Technician to advance assembly process improvements in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will plan, coordinate, and document engineering assignments, troubleshoot with Quality, and drive PFMEA and Six Sigma initiatives to ensure first-time quality.

Join a global tech company focused on greener, safer mobility. You will collaborate across functional teams, mentor others, and help implement efficient production methods and robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, but experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience as a Process Engineer or similar in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Prefer working knowledge with PFMEA, Six Sigma, and Poka-Yoke.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate advanced industrial engineering assignments usually associated with design, process improvement, or manufacturing engineering.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues with the Quality Engineer during Assembly to ensure quality components are manufactured.
• Develop and suggest changes in assembly processes, designs, and equipment when necessary.
• Create and maintain process documentation and lead problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.

Skills

PFMEA

Six Sigma

Poka-Yoke

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

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 plan, schedule, and coordinate advanced industrial engineering assignments usually associated with design, process improvement, or manufacturing engineering.
• You will troubleshoot engineering issues, with the help of the Quality Engineer, that arise during the Assembly process to ensure quality components are being manufactured.
• You will work with various organization units to review progress and evaluate results.
• You will develop and suggest changes in assembly processes, designs, and equipment, when necessary.
• You will be responsible for creating and maintaining process documentation.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
• You might, on occasion, supervise or coordinate the work of Engineers, Technicians, Designers and others who assist on specific assignments.
• You will provide leadership and act as a role model in the areas of Quality, Productivity, Safety/Ergonomics and Training.
• You will review weekly production schedules with the Master Scheduler.
• You will organize and animate Problem Solving Groups with all the functions concerned and supplier representatives to analyze the problem, find the root cause, and define action plans by applying Problem Solving Quality Tools (PFMEAs, Poka-Yoke, and Six Sigma).
• You will fully support Customer Initial Sample submissions with correct documentation to ensure right first time acceptance for all new Service Part Numbers.

What You Should Have

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, but experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• You have 5+ years of experience as a Process Engineer or similar in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• You preferably have working knowledge with PFMEAs, Six Sigma, and Poka-Yoke.

Process/ManufEngineering Engineer/Technician Details

• Organization: Process Engineering
• Schedule: Full time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Type: Permanent contract
• Job Posting Date: 2026-08-21

Additional Information

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.

Diversity by nature: At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent.

More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com.

The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs! By 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 makes a lot of opportunity for career growth; a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact of its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development.