Mechanical Design Engineer

Valeo; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is a leading global automotive supplier focused on greener, safer mobility. The role sits in the Mechanical Development discipline, contributing to the design and validation of components and assemblies.

You will work on 3D models, 2D drawings, and simulations, applying Valeo design rules and GD&T standards. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate with engineers and tooling partners, support DFM reviews, and help ensure on-time releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required.
• 2+ years of design engineering experience is required.
• Catia experience preferred; other design software may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and optimize resource use.
• Execute technical solutions for engineering tasks within projects.
• Prepare clear technical documentation including reports, specs, and presentations.
• Develop technical skills within the discipline and stay updated on industry trends.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and support onboarding.

Skills

Design Engineering

CATIA

Automotive lighting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

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

• Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and strive to optimize resource utilization within designated scope of work
• Execute technical solutions for engineering tasks within defined projects
• Actively participate in problem-solving initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers, applying Valeo standard methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to analyze issues and contribute to solution finding
• Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and presentations, to effectively communicate the work
• Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge within the Discipline, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements
• Provide technical guidance and support to Discipline Junior Engineers, fostering the onboarding and skill development
• Apply existing design standards effectively in the work, ensuring alignment with Valeo's guidelines and best practices
• Actively adopt and utilize digital tools and processes outlined in the Discipline's Digitalization Roadmap to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for optimization within the scope of work and suggesting improvements to existing processes
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and contribute innovative ideas to enhance existing solutions or develop new approaches
• Develop an understanding of intellectual property protection and contribute to the identification of potentially patentable inventions
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders within the team, ensuring clear and concise information exchange
• Collaborate effectively with other engineers and team members to achieve project objectives and contribute to a positive and productive work environment
• Build packaging envelopes and section cuts under R&D direction
• Define mechanical architecture, mechanical design for simulations, and thermal clearances
• Format 2D drawing callouts per standard GD&T blocks and FTA. Calculates nominal dimensions and allowable tolerance stack-up limits
• Apply plastic molding and Valeo design rules (draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines) provided by checklists/guidelines
• Negotiate tooling feasibility with tooling engineers and suppliers; promotes standardizations
• Manage parting line shifts and approves or rejects supplier DFM modifications.
• Execute 3D parametric models, modifications, packaging studies, and 2D production drawings
• Approve CAD maturity state in PLM and signs off on manufacturing release
• Manage PLM lifecycle for components and assemblies and BOM accuracy
• Validate release readiness, baseline milestones, and customer engineering change requests (ECR)
• Rework geometry based on clear redlines
• Lead root-cause investigation (why the failure occurred) and decides the fix
• Run clearance/interference checks and standard section cuts
• Own structural/thermal simulations (FEA), worst-case tolerance stacks, and design sign-offs

What You Should Have

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field required
• 2+ years Design Engineering experience required
• Catia experience preferred, but other design software experience will be considered
• Automotive lighting experience preferred

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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2026-10-15 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 di