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Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Cable Accessories)

Do you aspire to manage a distinguished engineering group focused on the green energy transition? At NKT, we are looking for a motivated and experienced Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Cable Accessories) to head our Accessories Engineering team in Chennai.

This is a unique opportunity to innovate high-voltage cable accessories, working closely with international stakeholders and contributing to a sustainable energy future. You will play a key role in innovation, developing skills, and ensuring the completion of engineering projects that power the world. Are you ready to manage with purpose and create a global impact?

Facilitate innovation and lead a global engineering team

As Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Cable Accessories), you will lead a team of skilled engineers, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of mechanical design solutions for high-voltage cable accessories.

You will be responsible for strategic planning, resource management, and a culture of innovation and collaboration. Your leadership will directly affect project talent development and customer satisfaction.

Your responsibility will be to:

You will report to the Sr. Manager – Accessories Engineering and the Operations Head – HVS KKA G3C. The role is based in Chennai, with occasional travel as required.

Strategic leader with global engineering experience

We are looking for an inclusive leader who thrives in a multicultural environment. You are a person who inspires others, communicates effectively, and realizes outcomes through collaboration and innovation. You enjoy mentoring others and developing capable teams.

You also have:

Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and PLM systems

Facilitate global engineering excellence

NKT is committed to a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

At NKT, you will be part of a collaborative and international team where your ideas and contributions are valued. We offer continuous learning opportunities, leadership development programs, and the chance to work on impactful projects that support the global energy transition. Join us and grow your career in a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 15th September . Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to . Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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External:-

BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY COMPETENCIES

QUALIFICATION

. /B Tech. in Mechanical from reputed institute. 

EXPERIENCE

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 Profile

Job Title : Engineering discipline* Team Leader

Job Code : RSD

Name:

First Name:

Entity : BG/PG/PL/RO/Site

Department: R&D

Hierarchical: Engineering discipline* Department Manager

Name:

First Name:

Functional (Optional): Prod Tech Mngr / Prod Mngr  

Name:

First Name:

*Job Profile to be specified according to the Engineering discipline (Software, Hardware, Mechanical, Product)

Mission

In his scope of management i.e. the team of the given Engineering discipline:

- Hierarchically manage his group of engineers / technicians in a given Engineering discipline. Especially ensure the right level of capabilities, competencies and expertise.

- Responsible to deploy and implements the state of the art standards, processes, methods & tools in his team

- Participate to the improvement of the standards, process, methods & tools in his Engineering discipline

- Check / audit the implementation of the standards (RAISE)

Responsibilities

Management & Competency

• Manage his team of engineers and technicians (yearly reviews, meetings, missions, objectives)
• Define the necessary qualifications and training plan for his team with the support of his management
• Allocate his team staff in the projects activities
• Propose trainings and career evolutions with the support of his management
• Contribute to the recruitment of the members of his department

Budget

• Propose and follow the budget for his team
• Responsible of the Team Efficiency Plan and achievements

Process, Methodology, Tools, Equipment

• Deploy the Engineering process, methodology and tools defined by / together with the Engineering discipline Mngr / Dir
• Participate to the definition of processes, methods and the tools necessary to properly handle projects
• Ensure the full deployment of 5 axes methodology
• Participate to the improvement of the standards, methods & tools of his Engineering discipline

Standardization & Robust Design

• Support RAISE team by ensuring knowledge, training and implementation of the standards
• Review and challenge Destandardization requests before release
• Ensure that each single design is achieving the highest level of Robust design.

People Management:  YES    NO

Hierarchical & Functional: Hierarchical

If yes how many employees are managed?

Budget Management:  YES   NO

Attachments

• Positioning of the Job within the Organization Chart 
• Competence Profile for the Job Code

REQUISITION ID: 10275

LOCATION: Chennai

DEPARTRMENT: Service Engineering India

YOUR TASKS:

YOUR PROFILE

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

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 Profile

Job Title:  Simulation Engineer

Job Code: RSD

Name:

First name:

Entity: Bobigny

Department:  PG Mechanics & Simulation

Hierarchical Manager(s) Title(s):  Simulation Team leader or Manager

Name:

First name:

Functional Manager(s) Title(s) : NA

Name: NA

First name: NA

Mission

• Describe the principal mission of the position

Validate thermal behaviour of products by simulation

Responsibilities

Apply thermal simulation method    

Manage the thermal simulation plan of products

Validate design and propose solutions to improve design; identify / look for solutions taken account the (thermal) specifications and constraints of integration.

Validate the solutions and correlates the calculations to the measurements

Insure cross metier collaboration with mechanical, electronic and laboratory

Capitalization  & standardization : Supporting methodology development and simulation tools applications.

Participate to the definition of the design rules and methodologies improvement for current method

Capitalizes by report and procedure the simulation method improvement and validation test methods

Store report in TMT and participate to QRQC resolution

Design Reviews:  Supporting P1 developments including LEDs systems.

Networking :

Participate and share information to the Network of his metier at the Product Group level, Business group

To apply the procedures and Environmental, Safety and Security good practices, to know, for their activities, the potential risks and their consequences, be there attentive, be reagent, and know the associated action plans.

Back-Up

People Management: YES      NO 

If People Management, how many employees are managed?

Number of people :

Budget Management:  YES      NO 

Qualifications - External

Candidate Profile

Education/Training

• What education and education level are necessary for the position?

Engineer or Master of Science degree with thermal and mass transfer competence, Phd

Professional   Experience

• How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position?

3-5 years of experience in  Thermal/ Mass transfer phase change domain

• Mass transfer: condensation evaporation

• Experimental validation of simulation

• Mastery of simulation / calculation tools (FLUENT)

• Knowledge of technical software (CATIA, ANSYS)

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

Professional Competences

Level

Transversal Competences

Level

Creativity

2

Communication

2

Technical Training

2

Team Player

2

Product Standard

2

Application of 5 axes & Health & Safety policies

2

Development Process

2

Customer Orientation (internal & external)

2

Methods & Tools

1

International Mindset

1

Technical Skills

3

Problem Solving

2

Automotive Expertise

2

Dealing with organization

1

Manages Product

NA

Project Management

2

Budget management

2

Transversal Competences

Level

Strategic View

1

Commitment to Valeo Values

2

Mobilizing Teams

2

Result Orientation

2

San Gen Shugi attitude

2

Agility

2

Lead by Example

1

Adaptability

2

Developing your Team & Yourself

1

Interpersonal skills

2

Drive Performance

1

Languages

English / French

Other Specifications

Vehicle license needed (night drive tests)

Occasionally trips, from 1 to 5 days in France or at other countries