Methods Engineer

Valeo•Seymour, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Valeo is a global tech company focused on reinventing mobility through innovative solutions. As an automotive supplier partner, we aim to create greener and safer mobility by developing solutions for intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are a recognized leader and one of the largest global innovative companies. This role involves leading the industrialization of products (Headlamp or Tail lamp) from project award to the start of production, encompassing three key phases: Design for Manufacturability, Equipment Build and Validation, and On-site Equipment Implementation and Launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
Minimum of 4 years experience in embedded process and/or assembly, preferably in the automotive industry or manufacturing environment
Knowledge of overall equipment development process from specification to industrialization and validation

Responsibilities

Lead the industrialization of the product (Headlamp or Tail lamp) from the project award to the start of production.
Work with CAD designers and R&D to create a product designed for manufacturability (easy to assemble).
Challenge the project KPI using cardboard engineering (Lean Process Design).
Develop the specifications for the equipment following safety, ergonomic, and process rules.
Work with purchasing to select the correct equipment builder for the job.
Work with the equipment builder to ensure simple and strong design of equipment and tooling.
Follow the equipment builder progress during their design phase, manufacturing and debugging.
Respect program timing and budget spending.
Lead equipment and tooling validation at the equipment builder to match the requirement and PFMEA.
Validate equipment at the Valeo - Seymour site with the industrial team.
Lead process audit, develop settings and machine capability.
Train manufacturing team on the new equipment (Operator, Technician, Engineers).
Achieve the program KPIs during the Full Day Production Run (Cycle time, Headcount, Downtime).
Lead line demonstration at rate in front of the customer.