Seats and Restraint Value Optimization Engineer

Mission

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Value Optimization Engineer to drive cost efficiency and technical excellence across our automotive systems. In this role, you will act as a bridge between engineering and finance, utilizing benchmarking and value engineering to optimize components without sacrificing quality or performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Cost Reduction & Strategy: Identify and champion cost-saving opportunities across various vehicle systems and components. - Benchmarking & Analysis: Lead teardown analyses and competitive studies to understand industry trends and competitor cost structures. - Idea Generation: Facilitate value optimization workshops with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to brainstorm high-impact savings. - Design-to-Cost (DTC): Support standardization and DTC activities to ensure cost targets are integrated early in the design phase. - Project Reporting: Present detailed subsystem-level optimization results and project status updates to stakeholders. - Systems Management: Maintain and manage critical engineering tools and databases, including eVOS, MCM, and benchmarking repositories.

Profile

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses a mix of technical engineering knowledge and a sharp eye for financial optimization. - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or a related Engineering field. - Experience: 3+ years in automotive engineering, cost engineering, benchmarking, or value optimization. - Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of vehicle systems, modern manufacturing processes, and materials science. - Core Competencies: Excellent analytical skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills for global team collaboration. - Preferred Tools: Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as A2MAC1, eVOS, or MCM. - Industry Context: Previous experience working directly with OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers and a solid grasp of teardown methodologies.