R&D Manager - Low Voltage/Hydraulic Systems

Valeo

Based on the highlights of the project scope, contribute to the construction of the TDP(s) around components, products, systems, integrating customer trends and drivers
Manage the customer Intimacy with regular meetings
Support the technical communications and marketing actions for RFQ, P1 and P0 project phase

Technical responsibilities for actuators products (ex.: ETC, EGR, PLA, GBA)
Implement Standardization strategy, escalate Lessons Learned to improve the Standards
In charge of the robust design in line with Industrial network for manufacturability
Implement Valeo methodologies (ex.: CLEAN) and Tools (ex.: PLM/STR) necessary to the developments
Responsible for global product life time:
- answers to RFQ
- development of new products during P1
- supporting technical issues during serial production
In case of technical issues on customer returns (field or 0km) supporting the analysis (Warranty team or APU)

Management of R&D team workload and split of responsibilities for team members
Built Product expertise, define competence matrix and corresponding training plan for dedicated team
Establish and feed the related networks (relationship with Platform and with disciplines)
In charge of R&D efficiency improvements
In charge of R&D Budget

Education in mechanical or electrical engineering or project management
Knowledge of English at the level of free communication, German or French will be an asset
Work experience in a similar position/project development min. 3 years
Experience with customer communication as the leader of topic is a must
Good knowledge of technical drawing/components development/material definition based of functionality usage
Out of box way of thinking
ASPICE/ASIL requirements are a strong asset
Knowledge of product with software/hardware is welcome
Basic system knowledge is welcome
Knowledge of automotive industry standards is welcome
Teamwork skills in the international environment
Creativity and dynamism in action
Flexibility of workload management