Packaging VAVE Sr. Engineer - Cost Reduction & Prototyping

Kohler Co.

Monterrey

On-site

MXN 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a VAVE Sr. Engineer - Packaging to lead cost-out projects onsite in Nuevo Sur, Mexico. You will perform value analysis, develop CAD concepts, and coordinate with global teams to improve packaging designs while ensuring compliance with regional standards.

You will use Windchill and SAP to manage BOMs and ECNs, collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams, and apply DFM principles to optimize cost, manufacturability, and sustainability goals at Kohler.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering.
2-4 years experience in cost reduction VA/VE and continuous design improvement projects.
Ability to drive engineering-based solutions to complex problems.
Knowledge of packaging material manufacturing processes (corrugated, honeycomb, pulp, films, wood, sustainable materials).
DFM principles applied to packaging design.

Responsibilities

Perform cost-out opportunity mining via Pareto analysis, benchmarking, and site visits.
Apply VAVE methods to identify packaging cost reductions.
Conduct total cost-benefit analyses and finalize annualized savings.
Develop CAD concepts and verify designs through testing.
Create/update BOMs, submit ECNs, and release designs in Windchill and SAP.
Ensure packaging changes meet regional/global regulations and standards.
Create/update internal packaging standards as required.