Test & Validation Design Team Leader

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.

Valeo is a global technology company, designing groundbreaking solutions that are reinventing mobility. We are an automotive partner to car manufacturers and new mobility players worldwide. Our vision? To create cleaner and safer mobility through solutions focused on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are a leader in our businesses and recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies.

At the Valeo plant in Czechowice-Dziedzice, we manufacture powertrain systems that support the reduction of fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions. This includes starters, air throttles, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves, electromechanical actuators, and innovative electric drives.

Job Description:

• Validation Strategy: Define the comprehensive product test strategy based on Customer and Valeo standards, specifications, and risk analysis.

• Project Support: Support the project team for compatibility matrix and risk analysis, collaborating with the product family validation standard owner right from the project acquisition phase.

• DVP Documentation: Document the Design Validation Plan (DVP), including environmental and functional test plans, in collaboration with the Product Architect.

• Resource Planning: Plan and quote all necessary resources to run DV/PV, including: number of parts, subcomponents, headcount, test bench costs (characterization, reliability), and potential external test costs.

• Commitment Control: Secure that validation conditions and planning feasibility are within project commitments.

• Coordination: Coordinate all product integration and validation activities (regulations, functional, system, mechanics, electrics, vehicle tests).

• Risk Management: Report issues at the first level of analysis and report project validation risk assessment.

• Lead and manage: a team of 6 Design Validation staff.

• Nice-to-have: Familiarity and ability to apply AI tools.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in a similar function (Validation, Testing, or R&D)

• Sector: Experience in the automotive sector is essential

• Education: An Engineer's or Master's degree in a technical field

• Leadership & Communication:

  • Proven Management skills

  • A strong communicator, passionate about achieving the right solution for every customer

  • Very good written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability for creative thinking

  • Highly supportive and flexible mindset

• Languages: Proficiency in English and Polish

• Teamwork: Willingness to work effectively with international teams

What We Offer:

• Attractive working conditions with remote work flexibility (hybrid model possibility)

• Access to comprehensive internal and external training and development programs

• Private medical care (Medicover) with a wide range of services

• Additional health and life insurance coverage

• Participation in the Employee Retirement Program (PPE)

• Access to the MyBenefit Cafeteria platform (including the Medicover Sport card subsidy) and other social allowances

Job:

R&D Team Leader/Architect

Organization:

Test & Validation

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2025-11-25

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