Discipline Design Leader

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking an Engineering Disciplines Manager to lead budget execution and QCD performance for the assigned project. You will drive technical reviews, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and mentor discipline designers within a collaborative, diverse team.

The role emphasizes problem solving, rapid corrective actions, and ongoing design improvements across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required; 3–5+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading discipline teams in large projects is preferred.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Execute the project budget within the assigned discipline and budget guidelines.
• Lead the discipline QRQC and ensure rapid resolution of issues.
• Drive design solutions and reuse within the project scope.
• Support root cause analysis for issues and warranty events.
• Lead technical discussions with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

QRQC

Project QRQC

Mentorship

Collaboration

Budgeting

Design reuse

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

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. Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and lead tech innovation for a reinvented interior experience! 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

About the Role:

Budget: Responsible for Ford Project Budget execution: Execute the budget within the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget and Discipline budget guidelines provided by the Engineering Manager of the entity. Support Operations: Responsible for Project Discipline QCD Management: Lead the team responsible for Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the discipline within the assigned project, adhering to standardized methodologies, project dashboard and KPIs defined by the Group/Division and followed by the Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader. Responsible for Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project. Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project. Support Root cause analysis for 0KM, warranty and Sys Validation using System validation environment for ULS , Camera and ECU . Lead Technical Discussion with Customer , supplier and different Discipline.

Competencies:

• Support Discipline QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control): Identify discipline issues in standard, method, tools, test means for ensuring rapid resolution of technical issues and continuous improvement in design execution
• Responsible for Project QRQC, ensuring management of the correction of major technical issues with the support of the entity engineering manager and the relevant Experts.
• Support Competency Development of the design team within the project.
• Efficiency: Execute Discipline Efficiency Plan within the assigned project.
• Collaboration and Influence: Collaborate with Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader: Maintain regular communication and alignment with the Discipline Engineering Manager and Discipline Team Leader on budget performance, design execution, quality control, and efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with R&D Technical Project Leader: Work closely with the R&D Technical Project Leader to ensure seamless integration of the [Discipline Name] design within the overall project plan, timeline, and technical specifications.
• Lead and Mentor Discipline Designers: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Discipline Designers working on the project, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• R= Responsible in charge of activities/ deliverable - can be shared with more than one person A= Accountable, in charge of activities/ deliverables approbation

What You Should Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required 3-5+ years of experience in related fields.

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents.

More information about valeo :

You are 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

Job: Engineering Disciplines Management Organization:

Technical Product Line Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-10-01

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: 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