Value Optimization Engineer (Cooling Systems)

Segula Technologies; Mexico; On-site; MXN 873,362 - 1,222,707; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is looking for a highly motivated Value Optimization Engineer to lead cross-functional initiatives focused on improving product design and reducing costs in automotive cooling systems. This role demands strong project leadership skills and technical expertise in automotive systems.

The ideal candidate will drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering efforts, ensuring all designs align with industry standards while enhancing overall value without compromising quality. If you possess a robust background in automotive technical systems, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive technical systems essential.
• Proven leadership skills on the manufacturing floor.
• Experience in VAVE processes in an automotive context.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute Value Analysis and Value Engineering opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional cost-reduction and process-optimization projects.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for efficiency improvements.
• Conduct technical analyses to find alternative materials or designs.
• Collaborate with technical suppliers to optimize designs.
• Ensure designs meet automotive industry standards and specifications.

Skills

Project leadership

Automotive technical systems

Value Analysis and Value Engineering

Cost-reduction strategies

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Value Optimization Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives to improve product design, reduce manufacturing costs, and enhance the overall value of our automotive components without compromising quality or performance. Your primary focus will be on automotive cooling systems, acting as the bridge between product engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. If you have a strong background in automotive technical systems and proven project leadership skills on the manufacturing floor, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive VAVE Initiatives: Identify, analyze, and execute Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) opportunities specifically within automotive cooling and thermal management systems.

• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional cost-reduction and process-optimization projects from concept through validation and into mass production. Coordinate with R&D, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

• Manufacturing Integration: Evaluate current manufacturing processes for cooling systems to identify bottlenecks, material waste, or inefficiencies, implementing design-for-manufacturability (DFM) improvements.

• Technical Analysis: Conduct tear-downs, competitive benchmarking, and Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis to find alternative materials or design modifications that optimize both cost and performance.

• Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with technical suppliers to optimize component designs, reduce tooling costs, and improve supply chain efficiency.

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all value-optimized designs strictly adhere to automotive industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP) and OEM customer specifications.