Type of employment: permanent contract
Branch: Automotive Supplier Industry / Tier 1
Area: USA, MI
For our customer, a German company, we’re looking for a
Senior VA/VE Expert (f/m/d) – Exhaust Systems
Tasks:
- Evaluation and analysis of assemblies, tools, purchased parts and devices
- Estimation of potentials and value analysis with cross-departmental cooperation at local and international supplier locations
- Discover supplier potentials, analyze cost structures and examine implementation measures & timing
- Supplier evaluations including creation of allocation keys and surcharge rates
- Benchmark studies performance including ABC analysis, best practices etc.
- Profound knowledge management including the execution of VA/VE workshops and result analysis
- Presentations to top management
- Method optimization and conception of templates, standards, tools and reports
- Preparation of value analysis including cost determinations & advanced calculations, preparation of make-or-buy decisions
- Transfer of best practices in one or more areas (planning, procurement, manufacturing, tool management, etc.)
- Evaluation of supplier equipment and vendor manufacturing processes
- Assessment of new manufacturing processes with regard to profitability and evaluation of their influence on in-house product development processes
Profile:
- Bachelor degree or above, major in a technical field
- Several years of experience in value engineering and / or value analysis (VA/VE)
- Experience in automotive industry for Tier 1, preferably with exhaust systems
- Analytical skills and experience in dealing with mathematical models
- Experience with various metalworking techniques such as welding / stamping
- In-depth MS Office knowledge
- Willingness to undertake national and international business travels