Senior Discipline Engineer
Valeo · Chennai
- Experience6–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelsenior
- Posted20 Sept 2026
About Valeo
Valeo is hiring in Chennai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 6+ years of experience.
The role
A senior discipline engineer role at Valeo (automotive/motor-vehicle parts manufacturing) managing engineering budgets and leading technical execution of projects, including complex problem solving using QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control). You will coach and mentor discipline engineers, develop and validate design standards for Newness levels 2-3, execute the digitalization roadmap, and contribute to innovative solution development and intellectual property (patent) activities. Skills include QRQC, technical coaching and mentoring, design standards development, digitalization roadmap execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Location is Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; work mode is not specified.
Full job description
Depending on his/her scope, the incumbent will be in charge of one the domain :
Budget
Budget Commitment: Demonstrate commitment to achieving project budgets by optimizing resource allocation and adhering to cost-effective engineering practices.
Support Operations
Lead Complex Projects: Lead the technical execution of engineering projects, particularly those involving Newness levels 2-3 (new designs based on existing knowledge or design based on existing rules).Technical Problem Solving: Serve as a referent for critical problem solving within the Discipline, utilizing Valeo standard methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.Customer Communication: Effectively communicate complex technical solutions and challenges to internal and external customers, ensuring clarity and understanding.Technical Transversal Sharing: Proactively share technical knowledge and best practices across teams and divisions, fostering collaboration and knowledge dissemination.
Competencies
Technical Coaching and Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Discipline Engineers, fostering their professional development and expertise.Design Standards Development: Leverage expertise to build, improve, and validate design standards for Newness levels 2-3, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Valeo's strategic objectives.
Efficiency
Digitalization Roadmap Execution: Actively participate in the execution of the Discipline's Digitalization Roadmap, identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement and automation.Continuous Improvement: Analyze problem-solving outcomes to identify systemic issues and propose improvements to existing processes and methodologies.
Innovation
Innovative Solution Development: Propose and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to engineering challenges, leveraging existing technologies and methodologies.Intellectual Property Protection: Identify patentable inventions arising from innovative solutions and actively participate in the patent filing process (IP).
Collaboration And Influence
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders from other Disciplines to ensure seamless project execution and integrated solutions.