Applications Engineer General

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across ICE powertrain systems
• Evaluate design, material, manufacturing, and supplier cost reduction opportunities
• Develop business cases and technical justifications for engineering changes
• Cook up activities across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, finance, suppliers, and program teams
• Support annual cost reduction and value engineering objectives
• Lead cross-functional meetings and drive action item completion
• Maintain implementation schedules, workplans, risk assessments, and savings forecasts
• Analyze engineering and cost data to support decision-making and project execution
• Prepare leadership presentations, implementation summaries, and status reports
• Track savings realization and support financial validation efforts
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering best practices
• Manage multiple cost optimization initiatives across vehicle and powertrain programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of automotive engineering experience
• Experience supporting cost reduction, value engineering, product optimization, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong project coordination and execution skills
• Experience analyzing engineering and cost data
• Experience developing and implementing engineering changes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Technical Knowledge Required: Experience with one or more of the following: Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), Exhaust Systems, Aftertreatment Systems, Turbochargers, Air Induction Systems, Thermal Management Systems, Fuel Systems, Ignition Systems, Evaporative Emissions Systems

Qualifications

• Automotive OEM experience
• Powertrain engineering experience
• Technical Value Management (TVM) or Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) experience
• Teamcenter or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems experience
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled analytical tools

Skills

• Ability to identify and execute measurable cost-saving opportunities
• Strong understanding of ICE powertrain systems
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong analytical, financial, and reporting capabilities
• Prowess in managing multiple projects and implementation schedules
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong technical problem-solving abilities

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a Powertrain Engineer, Design Release Engineer (DRE), Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Cost Engineer, or VAVE/TVM Engineer looking to support high-impact automotive cost optimization initiatives.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid