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Process Engineer

Valeo · Reno, NV

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Valeo (automotive) in Reno, NV. To manage production equipment introduction using IPROM To follow equipment or assembly lines development with the supplier To design small tool and validate the supplier proposal To define the acceptance criteria for new equipment or line To perform pre.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, 5S, FMEA, Control plans, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Assembly lines

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About the role

What You Will Do

As a Process/Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for improving the production efficiency (machine & Direct Labor) in its perimeter, while leading the industrialization of the new P. You will also capitalize and share the know-how of industrial processes in their domain, while participating on the design of new equipment and new lines. You will also lead Lean design workshops.

Industrialization

To manage production equipment introduction using IPROM To follow equipment or assembly lines development with the supplier To design small tool and validate the supplier proposal To define the acceptance criteria for new equipment or line To perform pre acceptance and acceptance of the equipment To perform trials on the lines and deliver reports To build action plans and follow up To perform and/or collect, capabilities of equipment and process To set up equipment and propose PROCESS VALIDATION PLAN To participate on PFMEA and CONTROL PLAN

Mass production

To monitor QCDM and propose improvement To survey the performance of equipment, and always in mind, optimization To work on Cycle time reduction to optimize investments, material & labor costs To update routing on Information system with SPV validation To support production technician ( training, analysis, problem solving) To be in contact with the suppliers ( improvement, support) To participate to SPV workshop To participle to APU QRQC

Standardization

Validate any change of standard proposed by sites To know, apply and promote the standards ( PG, sites or corporate) in his domain To apply the SPV rules

Environment

Ensure the respect of Safety and Environment procedures of the Valeo Group Maintain the 5S and report issues Alert for safety rules infringement

What You Should Have

You have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field. You have a minimum of 3 years experience in lean manufacturing practices You should have automotive industry experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment

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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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.

Permanent contract Job Posting Date

2026-10-06 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