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Renault to Cut up to 20% of Engineers as Competition From China Heats
The cuts could affect up to 2,400 jobs as Renault seeks faster development and lower electric vehicle costs.
- On Tuesday, French automaker Renault announced plans to reduce its global engineering workforce by 15% to 20% over the next two years, impacting up to 2,400 staff amid intensifying competition from Chinese rivals.
- Renault CEO Francois Provost unveiled this transformation strategy during the FutuREady event at the Technocentre in Guyancourt last month, aiming to increase agility by mirroring efficient Chinese methods.
- Fundamental design work will remain in France, though engineering centers across Brazil, India, Morocco, Romania, South Korea, Spain, and Turkey will also implement reductions without forced layoffs, a company spokesman confirmed.
- The automaker aims to lower electric vehicle costs by 10% to 30% by reducing development expenses, as exemplified by the recently launched Twingo subcompact, developed in two years—half the normal time.
- Legacy automakers face mounting pressure as Chinese brands enter key markets, forcing established companies like Renault to overhaul internal processes to remain competitive in the evolving automotive landscape.
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Renault Will Reduce the Number of Engineering Jobs "From 15 to 20%" by 2028 for "Rester Competitive"
The French automotive group Renault intends to reduce its number of engineers worldwide by 20% by 2028. The manufacturer does not mention redundancies but indicates that it will study other measures, including conversion or early departure.
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