Engineer - Mechanical (Cost Out)
Core
Lead and execute cost out projects for Aluminum, Copper, and non-ferrous raw materials and components (e.g., stampings, fabrication) to drive Direct Material Productivity.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (cost optimization)
Builds
Executable cost optimization projects and a robust pipeline of savings opportunities
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain / Raw materials (Aluminum, Copper)
Required skills
Value Engineering principles, commodity spend data analysis, supplier consolidation, part rationalization, material substitution evaluation, design optimization, standardization, scrap optimization, process efficiency improvement
Preferred skills
Experience in electrical industry, knowledge of electrical components design and applications
Technologies
Data analytics tools, commodity spend data platforms
Responsibilities
Execute enterprise-wide strategic projects for non-ferrous raw materials; Drive productivity through supplier consolidation and reduction of part proliferation; Analyze commodity spend data to create productivity project pipelines; Partner with Product Engineering to evaluate material substitutions and design optimization; Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on lead time reduction and process efficiency
