VAVE Engineer

Perform VAVE study and identify cost out opportunities which are quality neutral. Perform cost benefit analysis and finalize annualized savings for given project.Execute cost out opportunity mining exercises within Mechanical domain by spend - pareto analysis, Should cost, competitor benchmarking, tear down etc.Smoothly interfaces to sourcing, operations, quality, service and global R&D team, as well as external suppliers, vendors and customers.4 - 8 years' experience with cost take out/VAVE project execution.Experience with cost take out/VAVE methodologies and Phase gate process.Work with Regulatory Affairs team members to acquire the required product approvals such as, U.L., FDA, C.S.A. and European product certifications.Hands on in using 3D CAD software tools to perform mechanical design, modeling, and detailing.Working knowledge on DFx (manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, safety, cost) to mechanical designs, knowledge in more than two of these specific areas: sheet metal, machining, plastic and die casting, well understanding of the related materials, processes, and local supplier capability.Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and experienced with tolerance analysis.Demonstrated ability to drive solid engineering solutions to complex problems using best in class tools, with deep understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Design of Experiment (DOE) and FMEA.Knowledge of design with electro-mechanical parts.Strong knowledge of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

Created: 2024-11-09