Tooling Engineer

About the role

Valeo is a global technology leader in creating revolutionary solutions for reimagining mobility. We are a partner to automobile manufacturers and players in the new mobility space worldwide. Our vision is to innovate for greener, safer, and smarter mobility through intuitive driving and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. As a top innovative company, we are recognized globally.

What You Will Win

As part of a global community of talented individuals, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. Our company culture empowers all employees to #Dare.Care.Share daily. You will receive a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

What You Will Do

• Maintain quality standards on all products to ensure manufacturing with zero defect methodology including process documentation required
• Responsible for plastic part engineering according to the specifications in order to meet the requirements of quality, cost, and delivery time for local and global platforms (worldwide coordination of mold concept)
• Provide support on new product launch tooling and process at each milestone through production, providing the manufacturing and engineering inputs for development of new processes, parts, and tooling
• Lead the tooling design and approval process according to Valeo standards & Procedure (RAISE)
• Identify lean & continuous improvement to existing processes and tooling related to current product lines with regard to cost, quality, and/or design
• Involvement in global coordination to improve and define standards. Identify and investigate potential new tooling concepts and processes
• Design for manufacturing a plastic part, mold, and process according to Valeo Production System & TPM rules
• Analyze new products in order to integrate new components and P2
• Support R&D CAD designer about plastic part engineering
• Involvement in Molding FMEA, control plan, SPPC definition, and tolerances application
• Investigate design to cost solutions, identify improvements in part to simplify the machining of tools, optimize molding conditions, and reduce cost
• Define mold features, size, and injection molding machine
• Establish request for quotation with preliminary mold design, with tool cost & timing estimation
• Validate 3D molds design for layout and mold studies acceptance
• Analyze Moldflow simulation results, implement solution in new mold, and define molding process window
• Manage the technical part and mold tuning loops from Off Tool to Initial samples, manage the molding tryouts, define & duplicate the process window to ensure reliable and robust part validation & robust production
• Support tooling transfer and Start of Production at Valeo or supplier; Establish technical & maintenance book
• Evaluate toolmakers (current or new) and teach toolmakers about Valeo standards
• Capitalize feedback from production and supplier to initiate corrective and preventive actions (cost breakdown, problem solving, troubleshooting)

What You Should Have

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience in injection tool design, or
• An Associate's Degree in a technical engineering or engineering technician type of discipline with a minimum of 10 years experience in plastic injection tool design
• CAD/CAM Knowledge of software Autocad/Catia/Solidworks
• Technical knowledge - Understanding of injection molding processes, Moldflow analysis, and tool construction (EDM, machining, grinding, texturing...)

Join us!

To contribute to our mission of reducing CO₂ emissions and developing intuitive driving to offer greener, safer, and smarter mobility, Valeo is seeking talented individuals who can bring their expertise to our global community of engineers. With a focus on innovation, we aim to limit the environmental impact of our activities and are ranked as the number one company in the automotive sector by Corporate Knights in terms of sustainable development.

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is fueled by the diversity, authenticity, and energy of our talented workforce. If you're looking for new technological and human adventures, join Valeo and its more than 100,000 employees across 31 countries, where you'll find a dynamic and collaborative environment that values diversity and international collaboration. With exciting career opportunities and challenging jobs, Valeo offers a unique platform for growth and development.

More information about Valeo

https://www.valeo.com

Position

P0/P1 Process/Manuf Engineering PTM

Department

Methods Manufacturing Manager

Schedule

Temps plein

Employee Status

CDI

Type de contrat

Contrat permanent

Job Posting Date

2026-03-20

Join Us!

If you're passionate about innovation and ready to make a difference in the world of mobility, join Valeo today! We're looking for talented individuals who share our commitment to sustainability and are eager to contribute to our mission of reimagining the future of transportation.