VIE Injection Process Engineer

Posted:
2/3/2026, 9:24:12 AM

Location(s):
Kanda, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan ⋅ Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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 Kanda based in Japan belongs to Power Division. We are looking for a VIE Injection Process Engineer for 24 months.

Your challenges?

You will play a key role in improving and stabilizing mass production injection activities in a growing industrial environment:

  • Drive continuous improvement on mass production injection machines to reach performance and quality targets
     

  • Improve productivity by reducing cycle times and changeover times through structured improvement actions
     

  • Analyze technical issues related to injection machines and molds, and support production teams with solutions
     

  • Work closely with automation and digitalization teams to improve machine data tracking, energy monitoring, and shop-floor tools
     

  • Support industrialization activities by organizing and following trials for new molds directly on the production floor
     

  • Ensure a strong link between daily production issues and long-term process improvements
     

  • Contribute to maintaining production performance while supporting the deployment of new production lines

 Let’s talk about you…

  • You hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

  • You already have experience in injection molding, manufacturing processes, or continuous improvement projects You are fluent in English

  • You have strong communication skills and an international mindset

  • You are open-minded and curious about new cultures and new ways of working and thinking

  • You are humble, a good listener, and maintain a positive, professional attitude

  • You demonstrate diplomacy and can work effectively with diverse teams Knowledge of automation systems, digitalization, or lean manufacturing is a plus

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.

Job:

Process Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization:

Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

VIE (durée déterminée)

Job Type:

VIE

Job Posting Date:

2026-02-03

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