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’s VIE Program?
The Valeo VIE Program is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28. This program is to work for one of our subsidiaries around the world!
Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. Make sure you meet Business France's eligibility criteria to apply for a VIE : https://mon-vievia.businessfrance.fr/
PLEASE NOTE: Your application must be submitted in English to be considered by our non-French speaking teams partners at Valeo worldwide.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of your international development, you cannot apply to a VIE assignment in the country of your citizenship
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Join our teams mobilized to meet the challenge of accelerating electrification!
At the heart of electric mobility, Valeo Power brings together expertise in thermal management systems and propulsion systems. This division develops innovations that contribute to the mobility of tomorrow by reducing pollutant emissions and maximizing vehicle autonomy.
The site of Atsugi-shi based in Japan belongs to POWER Division. We are looking for a VIE Site Production System Engineer for 24 months within the team.
Your challenges?
You will promote operational excellence by implementing digital solutions (MES, QCDM) and managing performance portals.
You will ensure site standardization through V5000 monitoring, 5S/TPM audits, and specialized training.
You will support Kaizen activities and workshops to continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs) and the efficiency of field staff.
Let’s talk about you…
You are graduated from a Master degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related technical field with a focus on Lean Manufacturing.
You already have experience in manufacturing environment, with exposure to Lean Methodologies, Production Standards, or Industrial Digitalization Projects (ideally in the automotive industry)
You have a fluent level of English and ideally you have a good command of Japanese
You have an international mindset and are open-minded to new cultures and new ways of working and thinking
You are humble, listening, positive attitude oriented, professional, and have the sense of diplomacy
You have strong leadership and communication skills to lead workshops and train diverse teams.
You are proficient in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and digital dashboards (QCDM)
You have expertise in Lean: practical knowledge of VSA, TPM, 5S, and SMED methods.
Please, don't forget to apply in English to facilitate the process with our managers.
Why Valeo?
To join a competitive group, a French pioneer in automotive innovation
For a dynamic career with possibilities for national or international mobility, adapted to your aspirations
To contribute to the development of greener mobility
Valeo places great importance on recruiting diverse profiles: we are open to all talents and we promote an inclusive and multicultural environment.
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2026-04-10Join 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