Senior Lead Engineer - VAVE (5 to 8 years)

About This Role

Position Overview

This role is as a Lead / Senior Lead Engineer for the Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) team. The role involves planning, executing, and driving VA/VE initiatives across product lines to optimize design, reduce costs, and enhance performance while ensuring product quality and compliance. The responsibilities include identifying value improvement opportunities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, driving the implementation of cost-saving ideas, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role also involves mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Mandatory Skills:

5+ years experience in driving execution of development and implementation of VA/VE strategies and roadmaps to meet organizational objectives. Identify opportunities for value optimization by analysing product designs, manufacturing processes, and supply chains.

5+ years & Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software) for complex assemblies, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design optimization.

5+ years experience in deep understanding of GD&T per ANSI Y14.5, tolerance analysis, and mechanical stress evaluation for high-precision components.

Strong communication & interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 6 to 10 years of experience in VA/VE activities, cost optimization, or related engineering roles.

A seasoned, result-oriented engineer who can work independently once given direction, has good rapport with coworkers, can listen, be creative, and is detailed oriented.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail, accuracy, and flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business needs and project priorities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly, collaborate effectively across functions, and work both independently and in team leadership roles.

Maintains a good attitude, persistence, and drive focused on finding a way to accomplish the objectives.

Willing to travel within or outside India as and when needed (about 10% of travelling per year)