Sr. Lead Engineer, Value Engineering

YSI Incorporated; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

YSI Incorporated in Vadodara is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer in Value Engineering to lead VAVE projects aimed at delivering cost savings through innovative design and engineering solutions.

Your role will involve working closely with various teams to drive measurable savings in pump design and contributing to enhancing quality and manufacturability. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a strong background in pump design and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience with a focus on pump design and development.
• Hands-on expertise in VAVE tools and processes.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic components and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead VAVE projects from ideation to implementation.
• Ensure designs meet functional requirements for performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with teams to validate process capability and implementation readiness.

Skills

Pump design and development

VAVE tools and processes

Mechanical Engineering fundamentals

Drawing reading skills

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills

Education

Full-time BE/BTech (Mechanical or equivalent)

Minimum 70% aggregate in 10th and 12th

Tools

PTC Creo

Excel (advanced)

Power BI

Job description

## Sr. Lead Engineer, Value EngineeringApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Vadodara 73 East Avetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R48534Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.**About the Role (Role Purpose)**The Central VAVE team works across Xylem segments and product lines to deliver **annualized cost savings** through structured VAVE methodology. The Senior VAVE Engineer will lead end-to-end VAVE projects focused on pump assemblies and components (hydraulics, castings, rotating parts, housings, mechanical interfaces), partnering with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers to generate, validate, and industrialize value ideas.**Impact:** Drive measurable annualized savings through robust engineering-based VAVE, with a strong focus on pumps, hydraulics, and mechanical design excellence.**Key Responsibilities****VAVE Delivery & Project Leadership*** Lead **VAVE projects** from ideation to implementation with clear charters, savings validation, and timeline ownership.* Perform **Function Analysis** and develop **FAST diagrams** to identify value opportunities and eliminate non-value-adding cost.* Generate and evaluate concepts using structured tools (e.g., functional decomposition, cost drivers, teardown/benchmarking, DFM/DFA).* Convert ideas into implementable engineering changes: design updates, drawings, specifications, and validation plans.**Pump Domain Engineering (Core)*** Provide deep technical leadership in **pump design & development**, including **hydraulic components** such as **impellers, volutes/diffusers**, and associated mechanical interfaces.* Conduct analytical assessments (performance, structural integrity, fit-up, manufacturability, tolerance stack impacts).* Ensure designs meet functional requirements: performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and compliance.**CAD, Drawings, GD&T*** Create/review 3D models and 2D drawings in **PTC Creo**; ensure change control and configuration discipline.* Interpret and apply **GD&T**; drive robust tolerancing for manufacturability and quality.* Perform drawing reviews and ensure design intent is captured accurately for suppliers and manufacturing.**Benchmarking, Cost & Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Lead **benchmarking / teardown** activities to compare competitive design and cost structures; translate learnings into actionable VAVE proposals.* Collaborate with **cost engineering team** on should-cost inputs, supplier ideas, and cost breakdown discussions.* Able to comprehend cost drivers and focus points for ideation from should cost report out.* Work with **Manufacturing/Quality** to validate process capability, risk, and implementation readiness.* Present VAVE findings to leadership with clear ROI, risk mitigation plans, and implementation roadmap.**Required Qualifications (Must Have)****Experience*** **10+ years** of industry experience with strong focus on **pump design and development** (centrifugal / mixed flow / axial, as applicable).* Demonstrated hands-on expertise in **VAVE tools and processes**, with **Function Analysis and FAST diagram development** as core strengths.**Technical Skills*** Strong **pump domain knowledge**, including hydraulic components (e.g., **impellers, volutes/diffusers**) and associated mechanical design considerations.* Strong **Mechanical Engineering fundamentals** (mechanics, machine design, materials, manufacturing basics, tolerance stack concepts).* Excellent **drawing reading skills** with solid **GD&T** application and interpretation.* Proven experience using **Creo (PTC Creo)** for 3D modeling and 2D drawings.* Strong analytical/problem-solving skills; ability to validate concepts using calculations, data, and engineering judgment.**Education & Academic Criteria (Screening)*** **10th and 12th: Minimum 70% aggregate** (or equivalent grading).* **Full-time BE/BTech (Mechanical or equivalent)** from a recognized institute/university, 7CGPA.* **Preferred education path:** **12th → Engineering degree** (candidates with **diploma route** are **not preferred** for this role).**Nice to Have (Preferred)*** Ability to interpret and apply **manufacturing drawings** and production documentation.* Knowledge of **material standards** (common pump metals, polymers, coatings) and standardization opportunities.* Knowledge of **manufacturing processes** (casting, machining, welding, sheet metal, injection molding, additive where relevant).* Experience with **plastic part design** (DFM, ribs, drafts, gating considerations, shrink/warp awareness).* Strong **data analytics** skills; experience with **Excel (advanced)**, **Power BI**, and usage of **AI tools** for engineering productivity.* Experience conducting **ideation workshops / Kaizen / VAVE workshops** with cross-functional teams.* Familiarity with **Six Sigma tools** (DMAIC, hypothesis testing, capability, FMEA, MSA).* Exposure to **pressure vessel design** fundamentals (codes/standards awareness is a plus).**Behavioral Competencies*** Strong stakeholder management across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Sourcing.* Executive-ready communication—able to defend assumptions, trade-offs, and risks.* Bias for action and closure—drives implementation, not just ideas.* High learning agility and ability to work across multiple product lines/segments.* Structured thinking and documentation discipline.**Working Conditions / Additional Information*** Travel: Up to **15–25%** (sites/suppliers/workshops) as needed.* Work mode: As per site policy (hybrid/onsite).* Role type: **Individual Contributor** with project leadership responsibilities.Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.