Value Optimization Engineer (Chassis)

Segula Technologies; Mexico; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is seeking a proactive Value Optimization Engineer to drive VAVE initiatives for chassis systems in a fully remote role. You will balance cost, weight, and performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes independent work in a remote-first environment with cross-functional collaboration across design, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams to deliver measurable cost savings and product improvements.

Responsibilities

• VAVE Execution: Lead and execute Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) projects targeting chassis components and sub-assemblies.
• Cost Reduction: Propose and implement design/manufacturing changes to reduce material and production costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with remote teams across Product Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to ensure viable optimization ideas.
• Benchmarking & Teardowns: Conduct benchmarking and teardown analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Supplier Engagement: Work with suppliers to optimize tooling and materials to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Project Tracking: Manage optimization ideas pipeline, calculate ROI, track timelines, and report savings to leadership.

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and highly technical Value Optimization Engineer to drive cost-reduction and value-enhancement strategies for our Chassis systems (including frames, suspension, steering, and braking components). In this fully remote role, you will champion our Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, finding the perfect balance between cost, weight, and performance without compromising safety or quality.

If you have a strong engineering background, an analytical mindset, and thrive in an independent, remote-first environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a massive impact on our bottom line and product evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• VAVE Execution: Lead and execute Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) projects specifically targeting chassis components and sub-assemblies.
• Cost Reduction: Identify, propose, and implement design or manufacturing process changes to reduce material and production costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with remote teams across Product Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to ensure optimization ideas are viable and implemented smoothly.
• Benchmarking & Teardowns: Conduct competitive benchmarking and virtual (or coordinated physical) teardown analyses to identify industry best practices and new cost-saving opportunities.
• Supplier Engagement: Collaborate with suppliers to optimize tooling, evaluate alternative materials (e.g., high-strength steel vs. aluminum), and improve manufacturing efficiencies (stamping, casting, forging).
• Project Tracking: Manage the pipeline of optimization ideas, calculating ROI, tracking implementation timelines, and reporting savings to senior leadership.