Advanced Development Technical Leader - Plastic… at Valeo · Žebrák

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.

We are an automotive supplier, partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. The Valeo Power Division aims to be a world leader & partner of all mobility players in electrification solutions including software, thermal management & electric propulsion, and contribute to a carbon-free and sustainable mobility. Valeo is a leading supplier of components and systems for the world's automakers.

We are looking for an Advanced Development Project Technical Leader in Žebrák. The Advanced Development Technical Leader is a subject matter expert in plastic injection and materials, responsible for driving technical solutions and innovation for battery cooling system protection components. This role ensures the translation of functional requirements into material and process solutions.

YOUR CHALLENGES?

Delivers innovative solutions in an Open innovation context:

• Provides technical guidance to the R&I Project Team in his/her expertise field(s)
• Solves and overcomes blocking issues in innovation by proposing new ideas providing the relevant analysis & justification, etc… in the frame of his/her work-package
• Develops and explains solution(s) selection based on multi-criteria decision matrix
• Identifies and proposes optimization potential on existing products
• Participates to ensure smooth and effective transfer of R&I projects to business when decided
• Capitalizes the know-how (write state of the art synthesis, technical guidance, procedures, …)
• Cross-fertilizes knowledge, developed during R&I project, across Division/PG’s/PLs

Manages the internal and external contributors in his/her field:

• Deals with external partners (Technology providers, labs, start-ups): assesses partners’ know-how/technologies and potential for Valeo in his/her field(s) of expertise. Develops proximity links with existing and potential new partners to investigate and analyze their technological roadmaps
• Manages the R&D internal contributors with the Metier Department (calculation, testing facilities, etc.), checks alignment between needs and availabilities and resources.

Protects Innovation:

• Write IDMs to formalize innovative ideas and proposes mining strategy when relevant
• Performs Freedom to Operate analysis (FTO)
• Contributes to IP committees by providing advices in the limit of his/her expertise field(s).

Watches Technologies & Benchmarks:

• Analyzes competitors ‘products and patents to assess and select innovative solutions to nourish R&I Projects according to their potential
• Anticipates possible technological turns by identifying and analyzing relevant information sources
• Explores alternative technological solutions used in adjacent industries and assess their potential for automotive application
• Contributes to the construction of the roadmap included in TDP for the next generation of product
• Participates to the most relevant events (ie. Experts symposium, conferences, round table…)

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU…

• University degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar)
• Strong expertise in plastic injection technology (core requirement)
• Background as Process Engineer / Material Engineer / Plastic Injection Specialist
• Deep knowledge of plastics, polymers, or composite materials
• Experience in automotive R&D or industrial environment
• Ability to link functional requirements with material & process specifications
• Hands-on understanding of injection molding processes and constraints
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with technical development, testing, or industrialization
• Fluent English
• Innovation mindset with ability to propose and validate technical solutions

WE OFFER

• Annual performance bonus
• Semi-annual bonus
• Commuting allowance up to 8,000 CZK/month (4 CZK/km, max. 100 km/day)
• Pension contribution up to 5% of gross salary (max. 4,166 CZK/month) after probation period
• Cafeteria system (Pluxee card)
• 6 weeks of holiday (including extra paid leave & flexi leave)
• Company canteen on site
• Language courses to support your development
• Individual training plan tailored to your growth

Job: Platforms management Organization: PG R&I Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Main Employment (standard value) Job Posting Date: 2026-04-02 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 developmentMore information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com