Lead Engineer-VAVE
Core
Lead a Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) program to optimize product design, reduce costs, and enhance performance across multiple product lines.
Role type
Senior IC Value Analysis and Value Engineering Lead
Builds
Cost-optimized product designs and manufacturing processes
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
VA/VE strategy execution, SolidWorks, CREO, GD&T (ANSI Y14.5), tolerance stack-up analysis, mechanical stress evaluation, cross-functional collaboration, prototyping and validation, DFMEA/PFMEA, cost-benefit analysis, Six Sigma/Lean methodologies
Preferred skills
VAVE Certification (SAVE), materials science, mechatronics, industry standards compliance (ISO/ASTM/UL/NSF)
Technologies
SolidWorks, CREO, FAST, Function Tree
Responsibilities
Identify value-improvement opportunities in product designs and supply chains; lead ideation sessions and root cause analysis; drive VA/VE projects from concept to implementation; analyze cost structures and propose design changes; develop and validate prototypes; mentor junior engineers and promote continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
