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The Senior VAVE Consultant will lead, anchor, and execute the end-to-end VAVE program directly at the supplier’s facility for Industrial products. This role ensures that the supplier generates credible, feasible, and implementable cost-reduction ideas without compromising quality, reliability, performance, or regulatory compliance. Consultant will work closely with the Program Manager, the client's cross-functional teams, and the supplier’s cross-functional teams to ensure the program delivers validated savings.
Job Responsibility:
VAVE Strategy, Planning & Alignment
Technical Analysis & Baseline Preparation
Facilitation of Workshops & Ideation Sessions
Technical & Cost Feasibility Development
Validation Planning & Coordination
Reporting, Documentation & Stakeholder Management
Implementation Readiness & Handover
Requirements:
15+ years in VAVE/Value Engineering, NPD, Manufacturing Engineering, Cost Reduction, or Industrial Engineering
Proven experience leading VAVE programs at tier-1 or tier-2 suppliers in relevant industries (electro-mechanical, industrial, automotive, electronics, consumer products, etc.)
Strong background in product cost breakdown, design-for-manufacture/assembly, and manufacturing processes
Deep understanding of BOM, cost modeling, manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, and supply chain economics
Skilled in structured VAVE tools and methodologies: FAST diagrams, DFMA, Tear-down/value analysis, Benchmarking, Cost driver modeling
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, engineering change documents
Strong workshop facilitation and cross-functional leadership
Excellent stakeholder management across supplier teams and client teams
Able to handle conflicts, push for accountability, and maintain neutrality
High clarity in communication, documentation, and presentations
A Bachelor’s or Higher Degree is the minimum entry required for the position