Process Engineer

Valeo North America Inc.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in the United States is seeking a Process/Manufacturing Engineering Engineer/Technician to develop or improve molding and production processes within the Plastics Methods and Process Engineering department. You will plan, coach, and coordinate activities while ensuring QRQC quality improvements.

You will review schedules, analyze issues, and lead problem-solving teams with cross-functional allies. An Associate Degree with 3–5 years in production, preferably automotive, is required; strong

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience with 3–5 years in Production.
• Process Engineer with molding experience and able to take ownership with technical decisions when required.
• Process Engineer able to make bad parts better.
• Able to analyze and solve problems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to speak with outside vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop or improve new processes in Plastics Methods and Process Engineering.
• Support QRQC activities and escalate as needed.
• Plan and schedule advanced industrial engineering assignments related to design, process improvement or development.
• Review production schedules with Master Scheduler and align with roadmaps.
• Organize problem solving groups with cross-functional and supplier teams to define action plans.

Skills

Associate degree

Molding experience

Problem solving

Vendor communication

Production background

Education

Associate degree

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 Valeo and revolutionize the comfort and well-being of all passengers! 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.

You will: Engineer or technician in charge of developing or improving new processes, within the Plastics Methods and Process Engineering department: You will support the team through regular coaching, team meetings, and on job training. Ensures the realization of QRQC activities for all problems (including problems from new projects) and including escalation to upper levels of management. You will plan, schedule, conducts or coordinates advanced industrial engineering assignments associated with design, process improvement or development, manufacturing engineering. Support APU Managers / Site Manager in the analysis of issues assigned in the QRQC activities You will estimate workforce needs and schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications. You will maintain liaison with various organization units; reviews progress and evaluates results; makes changes in methods, design or equipment where necessary. You will devise new approaches to problems encountered. You may supervise or coordinate the work of engineers, technicians, designers and others who assist in specific assignments. You will develop flexibility and multi skills with training, participate in suggestion program, fulfill requirements of formal interviews (Appraisals, Career) You are responsible for facilitation and implementation of IP and VPS tools such as improvement proposals, 5S, problem solving, QRQC Involve suppliers, encourage use of QRQC methodology You provide leadership, acts as a role model in the areas of Quality, Productivity, Safety/Ergonomics and Training.

You will review daily production schedules with Master Scheduler. You will participate in the established procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of roadmaps. You work to reduce product / process defects by analysis and prevention techniques: first level analysis of problems found during Assembly / Packaging process (internal investigation, measurement system analysis...). As needed, obtain support from SQA Engineers and other APU Quality Engineers. 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 PDCA and Problem Solving Quality Tools. You support Customer Initial Sample submissions with correct documentation to ensure right first time acceptance for all new Service Part Numbers.

You should have:

• You have at an Associate Degree-or enough related experience with 3 to 5 years in Production preferably with automotive experience
• You are a highly skilled Process Engineer with Molding experience and able to take ownership with technical decisions when required
• You are a Process Engineer able to make bad parts better
• You are able to analyze and solve problems
• You have good communication skills and are able to fluently speak to outside vendors

Join us! Thanks to its strategy based on innovation, Valeo is at the heart of the three revolutions that are revolutionizing the automobile: the electrification of the vehicle, the advent of the autonomous and connected vehicle, and the development of digital mobility. Revolutions that Valeo has anticipated and that are today synonymous with great career opportunities, including abroad! At Valeo, innovation is driven by diversity, authenticity and the energy of its talents.

Job: Process/ManufEngineering Engineer/Technician Organization: Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-09-03 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