Laboratory Manager

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.

• Responsible for the application of safety standards and for adhering to V5000, TS16949, V1000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 standards using QRQC methodology (All functions),  On the Job Training (OJT) of peers and  Stop Scrap procedures (Related to all manufacturing) where applicable.

• Plan, direct, organize and control the Quality Laboratory and Warranty analysis group on a daily basis.

• Ensure laboratory performs work to the highest standards and in accordance with QS9000/TS16949, ISO, 14001, and ISO 17025 standards.

• Prioritize testing, assign tasks, define responsibilities, evaluate test results and review reports.

• Help develop, modify, validate, implement, and maintain Quality Laboratory operating testing procedures.

• Ensure adequate personnel are available to complete required test functions.

• Conduct timely performance appraisals for Quality Lab employees.

• Advise and assist other departments on test scheduling and test results.

• Maintain files of open and completed test requests and reports.

• Track the progress of work to be completed.

• Ensure proper operation, maintenance and calibration of lab test equipment.

• Ensure safety procedures are always followed in the lab.

• Maintain job descriptions and initiate training programs to improve performance of lab personnel.

• Coordinate long term lab development to maximize autonomous capabilities and meet future certification program requirements.

• Maintain budgetary control of supplies, equipment, and personnel.

• Facilitate housekeeping activities to ensure the lab consistently presents a clean and professional work environment.

• Can perform, report, interpret results, and make recommendations or opinions on any and all tests trained to perform per the versatility matrix.

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