Design Engineer - Value Enginering

Gerrell & Hard Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leicester is looking for a skilled Design Engineer specializing in Value Engineering. The successful candidate will focus on delivering cost-effective design improvements across various components and systems. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, supplier engagement, and potential international travel. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience in automotive or manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Prior exposure to value engineering or cost-reduction projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust engineering solutions improving cost, quality, and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to implement value engineering initiatives.
• Engage with suppliers to develop component specifications.

Skills

Technical Judgement

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Education

MEng in Engineering

BEng in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled Design Engineer – Value Engineering to join our engineering team in Leicester. This role focuses on delivering cost-effective design improvements across a wide range of components and systems through techniques such as design optimisation, supplier collaboration, and process refinement. You'll work cross-functionally with teams across the business to identify value opportunities, develop technical solutions, and support supplier engagement, including potential international travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver robust engineering solutions that improve cost, quality, and performance across current production and development components.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement value engineering initiatives.

• Engage with suppliers to define and develop component specifications.

• Manage project plans and deliverables to meet defined time, cost, and quality targets.

• Support continuous improvement by following and challenging established processes.

Requirements:

• MEng or BEng in an engineering-related field.

• Experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.

• Prior exposure to value engineering or cost-reduction projects.

• Strong technical judgement, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fluent in English.