Electrical Cost-Out Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Cost-Out Engineer (VAVE Specialist)

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Job Summary:

Electrical Cost-Out Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze electrical component specifications and identify

  drop-in replacements

  to optimize cost and performance.
• Conduct

  VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering)

  efforts focused on electrical systems and components.
• Identify gaps and develop

  cost-out proposals

  for electrical components and assemblies.
• Perform

  component testing

  , electrical box builds, and support validation activities.
• Work closely with the sourcing and design teams to qualify suppliers for technical compliance.
  
• Analyze datasheets, extract technical details, and generate detailed engineering reports.
  
• Manage electrical

  BOMs

  and perform

  spend data analysis

  to identify high-cost drivers and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for supplier qualifications and test outcomes.
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sourcing, and quality teams.
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety requirements.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in electrical components engineering and supplier qualification.
  
• Strong experience in

  component analysis

  ,

  datasheet evaluation

  , and

  drop-in replacement identification

  .
• Hands-on experience in

  testing electrical components

  and assembling electrical box builds.
• Proficiency in managing electrical

  BOMs

  , conducting

  cost/spend analysis

  , and generating technical reports.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical

  cost-out methods

  , particularly VAVE techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Effective interpersonal skills to work across engineering, procurement, and supplier teams.
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Exposure to

  product life cycle management (PLM)

  tools.
• Experience in

  supplier interaction or audits

  .
• Prior work on

  low-voltage/high-voltage systems

  is a plus.