Value Optimization Propulsion Systems Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an analytical, proactive, and cross-functional Value Optimization Analyst to lead cost reduction tracking, budgeting, benchmarking, and database management across key automotive subsystems.

In this role, you will interface across global engineering, procurement, finance, and supplier networks to identify material cost reduction opportunities—ensuring all value optimization (VO) initiatives maintain performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Idea Generation, Benchmarking & Standardization

• Cross-Functional Benchmarking: Lead and support systems and components teardowns, vehicle hoist reviews, physical part inspections, and external database teardown reviews (e.g., A2MAC).
• Design-to-Cost Support: Collaborate with Metafunction and Design-to-Cost engineering teams during upfront development to optimize component architectures.
• Idea Pipeline & Evaluation: Lead workshops and coordinate supplier and engineering submissions; evaluate initial technical feasibility and conduct competitive benchmarking.
• Global Best Practices: Interact with global regional counterparts to share technical proposals and maximize cross-regional knowledge sharing.

Budgeting, Tracking & Tool Management

• Target Setting & Budgeting: Define budget needs for global finance approval and support executive target-setting initiatives.
• Database & Tool Optimization: Manage, maintain, and optimize internal value optimization systems and tools (e.g., eVOS, MCM) across all operating regions.
• KPI Management: Track value optimization KPIs (status vs. target charts) and present regular regional and subsystem performance overviews to leadership.
• Governance: Ensure full compliance with company Internal Control System rules and standard operating procedures.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Product Knowledge: Direct experience in design, release, or processing of automotive components across one or more key areas:

+ Body, Interior, or Chassis Components

+ Electrical Systems, Hardware & Architecture

+ Propulsion Systems, IC Engines, Transmissions, ePT, or Battery Components

+ Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Engine Systems

• Product Lifecycle: Demonstrated experience spanning the full product lifecycle, from concept and design-to-cost through production.
• Cost Engineering: Hands-on experience in activity-based costing, quoting, and developing engineering design & development (EDD), variable, or tooling costs.

Technical & Software Skills:

• CAD & PLM: High proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Quality & Engineering Tools: Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) (proactive), Shainin Red X (reactive), or related quality engineering toolsets.
• Lean Practices: Applied experience in Lean Product Development principles.

Professional & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills with a proven track record of reviewing designs and manufacturing processes to uncover cost savings.
• Strong negotiation, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.