Job Description:
- 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.
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
Requirements: - 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
We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.
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Last updated on Apr 13, 2023