Value Optimization Engineer

The Value Optimization Engineer is responsible for planning, validating and implementing cost reduction ideas to meet the Unit Responsible Value Optimization Savings target by system and commodity area.
The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work with engineers, suppliers, vehicle integration, purchasing, quality, finance, etc. on thorough evaluation, validation and presentation of recommended ideas and their associated business cases.
• Summarize vehicle level savings including potential at vehicle level
• Generate and organize ideas for vehicle level proposals
• Partner with program manager and model responsible 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering required
• 1-3 years of experience initiating and managing technical cost reduction
• Prior experience working with cross-functional teams, e.g. product design, vehicle line quality, supplier quality, manufacturing, finance, vehicle integration, purchasing, brand, planning, etc.
• Ability to present cost savings ideas/business cases to senior management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Project management skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter that is highly motivated and goal-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office application especially Excel

Preferred Requirements:

• Body Product development engineering experience including BIW systems and components design
• Knowledge of Shainin Red X or other reactive quality tools.
• Knowledge in Design for Six Sigma or other proactive quality tools.
• Experience with lean product development

Notes:

• Position is a combination of onsite (CTC) and remote

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing – delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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