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VAVE Engineer – Automotive
Accepting applicationsGlobal Connect Technologies · Dearborn, MI
Full-Time Mid_senior AIaterf
Posted
1d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced VAVE Engineer with strong expertise in automotive underbody components, sheet metal design, and cost optimization activities. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to support value analysis/value engineering initiatives, should-cost analysis, and product cost reduction activities.
Key Responsibilities
Support VAVE activities for automotive underbody and exhaust system components
Perform should-cost analysis and cost breakdown evaluations
Work on sheet metal part design and manufacturing feasibility
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams for cost optimization initiatives
Analyze manufacturing processes including stamping, welding, and part assembly
Support teardown benchmarking and cost workshop activities
Utilize CAD and PLM systems for design reviews and engineering changes
Ensure product designs align with cost, quality, and manufacturability targets
Required Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in automotive product development or VAVE / cost engineering
Strong knowledge of:
Underbody and exhaust systems
Sheet metal part design
Manufacturing processes (stamping, welding, assembly)
Should-cost analysis and cost breakdown
Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA or NX
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers
Familiarity with Ford systems/processes (GPDS, WERS, AIMS)
Experience in teardown benchmarking and supplier collaboration
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We are seeking an experienced VAVE Engineer with strong expertise in automotive underbody components, sheet metal design, and cost optimization activities. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to support value analysis/value engineering initiatives, should-cost analysis, and product cost reduction activities.
Key Responsibilities
Support VAVE activities for automotive underbody and exhaust system components
Perform should-cost analysis and cost breakdown evaluations
Work on sheet metal part design and manufacturing feasibility
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams for cost optimization initiatives
Analyze manufacturing processes including stamping, welding, and part assembly
Support teardown benchmarking and cost workshop activities
Utilize CAD and PLM systems for design reviews and engineering changes
Ensure product designs align with cost, quality, and manufacturability targets
Required Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in automotive product development or VAVE / cost engineering
Strong knowledge of:
Underbody and exhaust systems
Sheet metal part design
Manufacturing processes (stamping, welding, assembly)
Should-cost analysis and cost breakdown
Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA or NX
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers
Familiarity with Ford systems/processes (GPDS, WERS, AIMS)
Experience in teardown benchmarking and supplier collaboration
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