Automotive VAVE & Value Engineering Specialist

Strattec Security Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Wellness program

Local location benefits

Job summary

Strattec Security Corporation is seeking a Cost Reduction Program Manager to drive engineering-led cost-out initiatives across multiple teams. You will lead teardowns, supplier workshops, and cross-functional validation to deliver value while maintaining quality and timelines.

The role requires 4–6 years in high-volume production settings and strong ROI/TCO and project-management skills. Join a team that champions innovation and rigorous engineering standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or hybrid technical-commercial field.
• 4–6 years managing technical cost-reduction or continuous improvement programs in a high-volume production sector.
• Value engineering methodologies and ROI/TCO analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead teardowns and benchmarking to identify cost-out opportunities.
• Coordinate validation testing between Quality, Engineering, and Procurement.
• Facilitate VAVE workshops with key suppliers to uncover cost savings.
• Track a portfolio of cost-out projects from ideas through testing, approval, and deployment.
• Own the program schedule with milestones and dependencies.
• Participate in technical design reviews to ensure scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Enforce engineering excellence standards across the program lifecycle.

Skills

Value engineering

ROI/TCO analysis

Project management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/SC or hybrid field

CVS or VMA certification preferred

Job description

Strattec Security Corporation is seeking a Cost Reduction Program Manager to drive engineering-led cost-out initiatives across multiple teams. You will lead teardowns, supplier workshops, and cross-functional validation to deliver value while maintaining quality and timelines.

The role requires 4–6 years in high-volume production settings and strong ROI/TCO and project-management skills. Join a team that champions innovation and rigorous engineering standards in a collaborative environment.