VAVE Division Engineering Manager
Core
Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to optimize product design, manufacturing processes, and cost structures while enhancing overall value and profitability.
Role type
Senior Engineering Manager (VAVE)
Builds
Optimized product designs, manufacturing processes, and cost structures
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Value Engineering
Required skills
VAVE methodology, product lifecycle cost analysis, cross-functional team leadership, project management, risk mitigation, process improvement, technical mentoring, documentation, industry benchmarking
Preferred skills
Engineering metrics tracking, global team management, program control, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Technologies
Pro-PM, waterline process, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools
Responsibilities
Develop and own the Tech Roadmap for VAVE blended with NPI; Conduct analyses of existing products to identify improvements in design, materials, and manufacturing; Lead value engineering ideation events and projects across divisional sites and suppliers; Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and procurement teams to implement cost-effective solutions; Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for proposed changes; Promote and teach DFSS tools and lead technical mentoring; Maintain comprehensive documentation of VAVE projects and cost savings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities