Assistant Manager - R&D

Valeo · Chennai

  • Experience5–12 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levelmanager
  • Posted11 Sept 2026
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About Valeo

Valeo is hiring in Chennai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

The role

A manager-level Assistant Manager - R&D role at a motor vehicle parts manufacturing company, accountable for robust design deliverables, design reviews, customer interface, scheduling and budgeting, and day-to-day management of R&D contributors. Work includes applying CLEAN Project Management, handling standardization/de-standardizations, cascading customer requests, tracking activities and spending against budget, and aligning with R&D/Product/Discipline Department Managers. The role is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; work mode is not specified.

Full job description

Accountable For The Deliverables

Apply the specific PDP of his/her following CPM (CLEAN Project Management)In charge of the robust design in line with the economical targetsApplies Standardization rules, exceptionally will request de standardizations based on sound justificationsCall for all necessary design reviewsMake sure that Design Reviews of other networks are happening in a timely manner (Purchase, Industrial)Represent the R&D function at the customerInterface with the customer for the R&D subjects of the project, break down and cascade internally customer requests and needsReport and escalate to his project manager or R&D manager as needed

Responsible for the detailed scheduling and budgeting

Contribute to the identification of the needs in terms of resources, equipments, investmentsEstablish detail break down of the activities to meet the milestonesFollow activities and spending of his scope to meet his allowed budget

Management of the contributors

Daily management of all R&D contributors, dedicated or notAssign to them the work packages neededRegular review with his/her R&D manager or Product Manager and the Discipline Department Managers to check alignment between needs and availabilities