Product Optimization & Value Engineering
- Lead and support Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to improve product performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
- Drive continuous product improvement projects throughout the product lifecycle.
- Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce variant complexity, standardize components, and improve operational efficiency.
- Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of existing designs and manufacturing processes.
Cost Reduction & Supplier Collaboration
- Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for material, component, and manufacturing cost reductions.
- Evaluate alternative components, technologies, and materials in collaboration with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams.
- Support supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing activities from a technical perspective.
- Assist Purchasing during supplier discussions, technical reviews, and supplier performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve product quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
Product Lifecycle Management
- Manage engineering changes and product updates to support business and customer requirements.
- Support product transfers, localization projects, and manufacturing transitions.
- Ensure product documentation, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials remain current and accurate.
- Analyze field performance and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities.
Manufacturing & Operational Support
- Act as the primary engineering interface between Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain organizations.
- Support production teams in resolving technical issues affecting quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure products are designed and maintained for manufacturability, serviceability, and scalability.
Compliance & Technical Support
- Support CE certification activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Coordinate laboratory testing and product validation activities as needed.
- Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical expertise for quality investigations, supplier issues, and customer-related concerns.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Sustaining Engineering, Value Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with industrial equipment, instrumentation, automation, or machinery products preferred.
- Experience working within a multinational company (MNC) environment is advantageous.
- Proven experience supporting products throughout their lifecycle, including cost reduction and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
Required Skills
- Strong engineering and technical problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience leading product optimization and cost reduction projects.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.
- Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation in English.
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.
Technical Competencies
- Proficiency with: SolidWorks & AutoCAD
- Understanding of: Manufacturing processes; Design for Manufacturing (DFM); Design for Assembly (DFA); Product cost analysis; Supplier development and qualification processes; Engineering change management.
Preferred
- Mechanical Engineering or Automation background.
- Experience working closely with manufacturing operations and supply chain organizations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with SAP C4C, SAP, or other ERP systems.
- Experience supporting CE certification and regulatory compliance activities.
- Familiarity with adhesive dispensing, fluid handling, automation equipment, or industrial machinery.
Core Competencies
- Customer-focused with a strong business mindset.
- Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mentality.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across functions without direct authority.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Strong teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities.
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