Guardian of Engineering Standards

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.

For new created Development center of VALEO Power division in Prague, we are searching for Guardian of Engineering Standards (Standard Owner) to support the development of new generation of Electrical compressors.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

Capitalization & standardization

• Create & maintain technical standards to capitalize the know-how covering their scope of ownership.

• Capitalize the Lessons Learned (LLCs) in their standards to ensure a fast implementation in new projects.

• Ensures that their standards are “easy to use” worldwide (easy to check, to understand, to access, to learn).

• Participate in the Standardization Committees.

Technical training

• Ensures that their standards are covered by a training module as much as possible.

• Develop & maintain the training modules covering their standards.

• Perform training to worldwide simultaneous engineering teams (through a Technical Institute)

Design Reviews

• Perform the RAISE Design Reviews for all projects in their scope of ownership. 

• Assess the implementation of standards and the technical risks (incl. manufacturability) based on applicable checklists.

• Define with the engineering teams the relevant action plans and track the progress.

• Support the engineering teams to solve difficult technical issues when needed.

• Assess de-standardization requests issued by project teams.

Continuous improvement & innovation

• Ensure continuous improvement of standards through development of technologies & product functions, innovation and technology watch.

Support to engineering teams

• Support the engineering teams to solve difficult technical issues when needed.

• Support by participating in customer or supplier meetings when needed.

• Promote RAISE methodology and usage of standards. Develop team spirit with engineering teams.

LET´s TALK ABOUT YOU:

1. Technical Skills Required:

• Experience in creating and managing technical standards

• Knowledge of ISO, IEEE, ASTM, SAE, IEC, and other relevant industry standards

• Strong background in the technical field relevant to their industry (e.g., automotive, aerospace, IT, manufacturing, energy, etc.)

• Understanding of best practices, industry regulations, and compliance requirements

• Ability to analyze failure reports, feedback from projects, and lessons learned to improve standards

• Skills in data-driven decision-making to refine technical guidelines

• Familiarity with root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA cycle)

• Proficiency in document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, PLM tools)

• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP, PRINCE2)

• Ability to manage standardization projects and coordinate across multiple teams

2. Soft Skills Required:

• Communication & Collaboration

• Leadership & Influence

• Attention to Detail & Accuracy

• Adaptability & Continuous Learning

• Training & Knowledge Sharing

WE OFFER:

• 6 weeks of vacation per year

• flexible working hours and home office possibility

• semester bonuses depending on your team's and corporate results

• contribution to pension insurance after the probation period amounting to 5% of your gross salary

• meal vouchers and free time vouchers on a Flexi Pass card (Edenred)

• possibility of the Multisport card

• fitness room and external sports ground (football, basketball, volleyball) on site

• mobility support for commuting, accommodation and moving services if you live more than 20km away

• a company canteen offering a selection of international cuisine

• easy access to work by Prague metro line A, a parking lot for all employees

• personal development program through technical trainings and language courses

• regular company teambuilding events

• outdoor relax zone with barbecue space for team buildings

• discounted prices of car spare parts and accessories

• possibility to see the whole development process in one place from an idea (customer requirement) to a product testing and manufacturing

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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