Systems Design Leader

Valeo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Systems Design Leader to oversee budget execution and QCD performance for automotive ECU development, focusing on ADAS within a global engineering team.

You will mentor Systems Designers, collaborate with leadership, ensure timely delivery, and drive efficient, safe, and innovative design solutions across the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Master’s in Electronics or Software preferred.
• 5+ years in automotive ECU development, ADAS preferred.
• Experience with functional safety ISO 26262 and cybersecurity methodologies preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage System budget execution aligned with project and discipline budgets.
• Lead Systems QRQC and drive corrective actions in the project.
• Oversee QCD performance and design reuse within the project scope.
• Mentor Systems Designers and develop the team’s competencies.
• Collaborate with Systems Eng. Manager, Systems Team Leader and R&D Project Leader to align budgets, design, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Automotive ECU development

ADAS

ISO 26262

Cybersecurity

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Electronics or Software

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:

As a Systems Design Leader, you will be responsible for:

Budget:

• - Responsible for Systems Budget execution within the assigned project, ensuring alignment with the overall project budget and Systems Discipline budget guidelines provided by the Systems Engineering Manager of the entity.

Support Operations:

• - Responsible for Systems QCD Management: Lead the team responsible for Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the Systems discipline within the assigned project, adhering to standardized methodologies, Systems project dashboard and KPIs defined by the Group/Division and followed by the Systems Engineering Manager and Systems Team Leader.
• - Responsible for Systems Technical Review execution and corrective action plan within the project.
• - Drive design solutions & reuse within the assigned project.

Competencies:

• - Support Systems QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control): Identify systems issues in standard, method, tools, test means for ensuring rapid resolution of technical issues and continuous improvement in design execution
• - Responsible for Project Systems] QRQC, ensuring management of the correction of major technical issues with the support of the entity Systems engineering manager and the relevant Systems Experts.
• - Support Systems Competency Development of the Systems design team within the project.

Efficiency:

• - Execute Systems Efficiency Plan within the assigned project.

Collaboration and Influence:

• - Collaborate with Systems Engineering Manager and Systems Team Leader: Maintain regular communication and alignment with the Systems Engineering Manager and Systems 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 Systems design within the overall project plan, timeline, and technical specifications.
• - Lead and Mentor Systems Designers: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Systems Designers working on the project, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You Should Have:

• - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
• - Master’s Degree in Engineering in Electronics or Software is preferred.
• - 5+ years of experience in automotive ECU development, ADAS is preferred.
• - Experience within functional safety ISO 26262, and cybersecurity methodologies is preferred
• - Proven ability to deliver technical projects on time and within budget

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 talents. 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:
Product Technical
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2026-10-09
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