Value Engineering Technical Manager
Core
Leads Value Engineering (VE) initiatives across manufacturing partner sites to reduce total product costs and improve manufactability without compromising performance.
Role type
Senior IC Value Engineering Technical Manager
Builds
Cost-optimized networking/Telco hardware products for HPE customers
Domain
Networking/Telco hardware manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Value Engineering methodology, cost modeling, ODM/EMS engagement, supply chain strategy, people management, project management, data modeling, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
PMP certification, advanced university degree, experience with multi-sourcing and supply assurance
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Lead VE cost savings projects and workshops with ODMs/CMs; Review BOMs and designs for part reduction and material substitution; Develop VE proposals with ROI and risk assessments; Mentor VE Program Managers on DFM/DFA and life-cycle costing; Track and report VE savings against targets; Manage a major category or product line strategy and people
Seniority
Manager, 10+ years engineering experience with 3+ years in VE