VAVE Engineer Job at Aptiv plc

Mechanical Design Engineer (VAVE)

The Mechanical Design (VAVE) Engineer will act as project leader for outdoor pow...

Location

United States , Beatrice, Nebraska; Bloomington, Minnesota

Salary:

90200.00 - 162000.00 USD / Year

The Toro Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s of Mechanical, Aeronautical, Agricultural, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent engineering degree required
Engineer III, 5-7 years of relevant professional experience
Engineer IV, 8-12 years of relevant professional experience
Engineer V, 13+ years of relevant experience
Experience with broad design and manufacturing process knowledge is preferred: steel fabrication, heat treat, metallurgy, plastics, rubber, powder metal, die casting, forging, coatings, fasteners, adhesives, composites, driveline components, electrification, lighting, controls, packaging, etc.
Must be able to create and analyze component or system level design concepts with autonomy
Has demonstrated a high level of productivity, competency, and technical aptitude in the execution of duties

Job Responsibility

Act as project leader for outdoor power equipment Value Analysis-Value Engineering (VAVE) programs, portions of such programs, or special projects
Identify, define, and justify VAVE opportunities
Assist management with the planning and approval phases of programs and then assume full responsibility for executing project plans
Ensure that cost, performance, reliability, safety goals, and DFMA metrics meet established requirements
Responsible for completing VAVE engineering assignments: concept/opportunity identification, feasibility assessment, design, cost/value justification, and testing/validation
Calculate total cost models to justify/support program approvals
Ensure documentation requirements are met
project files, engineering drawings, BOM updates, certification reports
Follow APQP process to ensure “built in” quality
Responsible for the design and analysis (or oversight of) of engineering design proposals using calculations, testing, CAE methods, or other techniques as needed

What we offer

Competitive salary
Affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
Dress for your day - casual, office-plant blended environment
Wellness - mental health, financial health, and other types of resources
Volunteerism - 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
Growth Opportunities – Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities
May be eligible to participate in an incentive program
Access your pay early with the dailypay app

Fulltime

VAVE Leader

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it ...

Location

Romania , Arad

Salary:

Not provided

Aptiv plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid technical knowledge of harnesses and components
Strong project and EC management expertise
Advanced MS Excel skills
proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
Access knowledge is a plus
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated leadership, coordination, and project management skills
Ability to manage risks and identify opportunities
Excellent internal and external communication skills
Strong presentation skills in clear, business-friendly language

Job Responsibility

Be the project leader and lead all kind of material cost reduction activities like Design-in, Insourcing, Resourcing, Make vs Buy, etc… from the proposal phase till implementation by coordinating all multifunctional teams
Establish and maintain regular communication meetings with CBU and plant teams to realize all kind of MCR projects
When required, create totally new project plans without missing any step by asking correct questions to all different department experts to make correct risk management not to have any line stoppages & quality risks
Run workshops together with VAVE manager to identify new potentials, follow up all results of the workshops till implementation phase
Speed up the implementation phase of all activities by his/ her personal involvement and experience
Constitute the MCR consciousness in all plant teams and ensure to evaluate the feasibility of all kind of changes in the product and in the plant
Give support to all plant teams for creating new feasible MCR proposals, encourage them and lead them in their activities
Document all kind of proposals in a systematic way and convert them to feasible ones
then follow up implementation
use DMF tool for this purpose

What we offer

Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
Private health care (Signal Iduna)
competitive health insurance package

Fulltime

Buyer

Join our Innovative Team. Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world w...

Location

South Korea , Gunpo

Salary:

Not provided

Aptiv plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor degree
At least 3 Years of experience in a related industry
Good English skill in spoken and written

Job Responsibility

Responsible for sourcing process for the new project with internal guide line
Build the strategic sourcing of raw material and products
Develop new suppliers and negotiation for timing and cost
Initiate and track material cost improvement plan, and co-working with engineering team for VAVE ideas

What we offer

Inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop
Competitive health insurance package

Fulltime

Buyer

Join our Innovative Team. Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world w...

Location

South Korea , Gunpo

Salary:

Not provided

Aptiv plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor degree
At least 5 Years of experience in a related industry
Good English skill in spoken and written

Job Responsibility

Sourcing process for the new project with Internal guide line
Building the strategic sourcing of raw material and products
Developing new suppliers and negotiation for timing and cost
Initiating and tracking material cost improvement plan
Co-working with engineering team for VAVE ideas

What we offer

Inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop
Competitive health insurance package

Fulltime

Director Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented ind...

Location

Germany , Neckartenzlingen

Salary:

Not provided

Belden, Inc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Engineering degree with a focus on manufacturing or automation technologies
10+ years of experience in implementing advanced manufacturing and automation strategies
5+ years in a leadership role
Strong expertise in robotics, process optimization, lean manufacturing and digital manufacturing systems
Strategic, analytical, and highly driven to achieve operational excellence
Strong global leadership and communication skills
Effectively managing cross-functional teams and providing clear, data-driven reports to senior leadership
Fluent in English with strong communication skills across technical and executive levels

Job Responsibility

Develop a five-year roadmap to transform conventional production lines into fully or partially unmanned operations
Plan and execute the systematic replacement of manual involvement in safety- and ergonomics-critical tasks with robotic solutions
Drive gross margin improvement through the automation of production lines and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by upgrading and modernizing equipment
Lead the digital transformation of the Belden Production System to enable data-driven operations and continuous improvement
Build and maintain a sustainable pipeline of cost savings through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives
Ensure all new product designs comply with design-for-manufacturing principles optimized for automated production environments

What we offer

Hybrid and remote work practices where feasible
Flexible working hours
An employee stock purchase plan
Parental leave benefits
Paid leave for volunteer work in your community
Multiple and frequent training opportunities
Professional talent management and succession planning
Corporate health and well-being initiatives
A work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability

Fulltime

Mip-engineering

Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve...

Location

Mexico , Tijuana

Salary:

Not provided

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum one year of related experience
Experience in problem-solving, project management, and leadership
Knowledge of lean practices, Six Sigma, and regulated environments (ISO/FDA/GMP)
Proficiency in process validation (IQ/DOE/OQ/PQ)
Preferred experience in manufacturing environment and project management tools
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in relevant certifications

Job Responsibility

Generate savings for the business through project planning and execution
Lead and manage value improvement or margin improvement projects (VIP/MIP)
Develop, refine, and roll out products and manufacturing processes
Plan, create, and manage CAPEX/OPEX
Coordinate with internal and external teams for project success
Conduct feasibility studies and verify financial savings for projects
Support procurement in material and product quotations
Lead workshops, Kaizen events, and VAVE initiatives

What we offer

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Senior MCIP Mechanical Engineer

Location

Poland , Krakow

Salary:

Not provided

Aptiv plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Major in Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of CAD Software (Unigraphics, Catia V5)
Understanding of EMC verification and design for manufacturing
Prior experience in tool design and part design
Excellent Time/Resource Planning skills
good Technical Presentation skills
Fluency in English
Experience working in a laboratory performing testing
Good presentation skills
MBA, Project Management certifications (PMP, Agile)

Job Responsibility

Support the HW PO organization and Project Managers with VAVE and Design-to-Cost activities to deliver BOM cost at or beyond business case commitments
Lead material improvement cost for products and meet internal and external customer deliverables
Design electrical circuits to meet requirements of automotive customers
Identify and develop value design ideas and innovation in processes and tools
Demonstrate your ability to drive innovation from ideation through Six Sigma processes, identification of product adjacencies, identification and execution of cost savings initiatives through VA/VE & product rationalization
Identify and execute cost out projects to drive Value Added Value Engineering
Partner with quality assurance to establish product quality standards consistent with the needs of the market
Cross functional interaction required between the product development, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance functions in order to achieve cost reductions
Completes complex projects and performs project organization, definition, planning, implementation and control
Benchmark analysis

What we offer

Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Fulltime

New

Supplier Development Engineer

Alfa Laval India is looking for a Supplier Development Engineer. At Alfa Laval, ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Alfa Laval

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BE Mechanical or Production
10 years of experience from Sourcing of Engineering Components
Min 3 Years Exp category management
Strong Project management & Negotiation skills
Experience from PPAP
Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Willingness to Travel Domestic & International
Proefficiency in MS tools Word-Excel-Powerpoint
Process knowledge: Sand Casting, Gravity Die Casting, CNC machining, Fabrication

Job Responsibility

Regional Category Management: Develop & Maintian Competitive compliant & sustainable supplier base in Region India
Deploy sub-commodity sourcing strategy in the region by working closely with Global commodity management Team
Regional Supplier Management: Manage Supplier relationship & build a strong network of performance driven suppliers
Monitor Compliance & KPI’s of Supplier regarding safety – Quality – Delivery – Cost
Maintian price agreement with quarterly Updation of price lists
Support Global category management team in deploying supplier strategies in the Region
Market Scouting for Potential New Supplier based on Gaps in Category
Lead Resolutions for the identified Deviations in supplier performance
Supplier capacity Monitoring for identifying potential future bottlenecks & actions on same
Sourcing Project Management: Participate in New Product Development / Localisation sourcing projects as regional lead

What we offer

Interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment
Help each other to develop and create value for our customers
Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn
Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success
You will be learning new things every day
140 years old Swedish multinational company with stable growth and expansion
Sustainability and contributing back to the people and planet are motives behind everything we do
A very young dynamic marketing team and a great mix of colleagues
Internal mobility

Fulltime

VAVE Engineer

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Location:
Mexico

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