Global Lead - Value Analysis Value Engineering

dormakaba is seeking a Global Lead - Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) based onsite in our Indianapolis, IN manufacturing facility. The role establishes and manages the VAVE department globally, driving material cost reductions and continuous improvement in new product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional VAVE initiatives by coordinating matrixed Program Management and Engineering resources to achieve cost reduction and value improvement objectives
• Develop and manage contractor and supplier relationships that support enterprise and product-line VAVE initiatives
• Create and implement scalable VAVE processes, methodologies, and tools from opportunity identification through production launch
• Establish and monitor KPIs, financial savings targets, and reporting processes to ensure progress toward annual business goals
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Quality, Product Development, Product Management, Master Data Management, and other functions to identify and execute VAVE opportunities
• Provide regular executive-level reporting on initiative status, realized savings, pipeline opportunities, risks, and support needed to achieve objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 10+ years of engineering and operations experience, with expertise in process development/deployment in operations, engineering or a mix and continuous improvement
• Strong technical knowledge of cross-functional engineering processes, related tools and interfaces, including Procurement, Product Development, and Operations
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Skills

• Professional proficiency in both English and German
• Demonstrated success leading Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) or cost optimization programs in a global manufacturing environment
• Experience with electromechanical products, hardware, access control, security solutions, or other engineered products
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design-to-Cost (DTC), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options with no waiting periods
• Medical Wellness Programs
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• Parental Leave for Moms and Dads
• 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Learn and Grow Program supporting internal advancement
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more

Pay

Base Salary $160,000 - $185,000 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data) plus a generous short-term incentive bonus.

At dormakaba, we provide access solutions for secure, safe, and sustainable environments. With over 160 years of experience and 16,000 experts worldwide, we offer opportunities to grow and make a real impact.