The Value Optimization Engineer (VOE) is responsible for planning, validating, and implementing cost reduction ideas to meet the Value Optimization Savings target by system and commodity area. The selected candidate will collaborate with engineers, suppliers, vehicle integration, purchasing, quality, finance, etc. on thorough evaluation, validation and presentation of recommended ideas and their associated business cases.
Job responsibilities include but not limited to:
Supports SR (System Responsible)/DR (Design Responsible) to summarize system/commodity level savings including potential at vehicle level for Transmissions and Driveline/Axle components.
Generates and organizes ideas for system level proposals
Partners with engineering and suppliers to schedule implementation of value optimization ideas
Key to this position is an understanding and adherence to key product development principles and processes such as: functional objectives, DFMEA, DVP&R and an understanding of corporate and competitive products from a benchmarking, read across and best practice perspective
Reports to the Global VO Manager/Drivers and referring to the NA Coordinator for HVAC and Engine Systems
Requirements:
Needed:
Bachelor鈥檚 degree in engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical is preferred, Chemical can be evaluated)
3 years of proven experience as part of an engineering team
Project management proven experience
English advanced.
Preferable:
Experience in working with cross-functional teams, e.g. Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Finance, etc.
Experience in cost savings
Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
Self-starter approach, high motivation, goal-oriented
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