Aftermarket Project Manager M/F

Build advanced lighting and wiper technologies, join Valeo!

Valeo is a world leader in lighting. From innovative interior and exterior lighting solutions to cutting-edge wiping technologies, Valeo's Light Division develops innovative visibility systems with distinctive styling improving road safety, performance and driving comfort.

Valeo's Site located in Issoire , France is a Research & Development Center and a Production Site. It employs over 570 people working on the development and manufacture of sensor and camera cleaning systems for autonomous vehicles, as well wiper blades.

The Aftermarket team is currently seeking a Project Manager M/F to lead innovation and standardization projects for wiper systems and wiper blades.

Your Challenges

• Participate in the project selection process: monitor technological developments, identify key future technologies, and conduct a preliminary assessment of identified innovation opportunities
• Identify and select partners (laboratories, technology providers)
• Lead research and innovation (R&I) projects on new product concepts for "wiper/washer systems and wiper blades" for the global aftermarket (IAM/OES) and/or advanced aftermarket development projects to create new standards and new products (new windshield wiper blade technologies, new adapters, etc.)
• Define the project's objectives and targets
• Facilitate meetings to develop solutions for identified problems and needs
• Identify the best tools, processes, and methods to effectively achieve the objectives (creativity tools, mockups, rapid prototyping, proof of concept, lab testing, etc.)
• Assess needs (resources, skills, etc.) and key project milestones
• Validate the achievement of project objectives (deliverables) and capitalize on project results
• Ensure the protection of intellectual property (IP) for innovative ideas (protection and commercialization)
• Organize and ensure a smooth and efficient transfer to the company once the decision is made to implement a new standard.

Your Profile

You hold a master's degree (Bac+5) in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering and have at least 5 years of professional experience during which you have developed skills in mechanical product design and technical project management.

You are curious and known for your interpersonal skills and your ability to proactively engage with others. You enjoy putting your creativity to work.

Fluency in English is required.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing and incentive plans
• Stock ownership plan, vacation vouchers, housing assistance
• Social and Economic Coammittee (CSE): travel, sports, and cultural activities
• Partial remote work available (1 day per week)

Why Valeo ?

• To participate in innovative projects with our experts
• To be part of an inclusive and multicultural company
• For career opportunities at the national or international level
• To play an active role in promoting green mobility
• To find meaning in your work
• The region offers a wide range of activities in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes, such as hiking, mountain biking, trail running, skiing, canoeing, paragliding, and motorsports, for example

Valeo sees the diversity of its employees as a key asset across all of its businesses, in all its forms - including gender diversity, disability diversity, cultural diversity and intergenerational diversity.