Industrial Engineering Trainee

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.

Job Summary

As an Industrial Engineering Trainee at Valeo Management, you will gain hands-on experience in optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and contributing to operational excellence within our manufacturing and logistics environments. This role is designed to develop your foundational industrial engineering skills through practical application and mentorship.

Job Responsibilities

• * Assist in analyzing current production processes, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing solutions for improvement.
• * Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen events).
• * Collect and analyze data related to production cycles, resource utilization, and waste reduction.
• * Participate in time and motion studies to optimize work methods and standardize procedures.
• * Contribute to the design and layout of workstations and production lines to enhance ergonomics and flow.
• * Assist in developing and maintaining process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and supply chain, to achieve operational goals.
• * Learn and apply various industrial engineering tools and software for simulation, scheduling, and analysis.
• * Prepare reports and presentations on project progress and findings.

Job Qualifications

• * Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field.
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• * Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• * Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
• * Prior internship or project experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is a plus.

* Requirements: Internship duration of 6 to 12 months, active student status, and continuous coverage under a student medical insurance policy throughout the entire period.

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• 2026-10-20 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