Chassis Value Optimization Specialist

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies, Auburn Hills, is seeking a Chassis Value Optimization Engineer to lead cost-reduction and value-improvement efforts across current and future vehicle programs. You will collaborate with Design, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Finance to identify opportunities and implement changes without compromising performance, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze costs, feasibility, and supplier proposals, perform trade-off studies, and support validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years in Automotive Chassis Engineering, Cost Engineering, Value Engineering, or Product Optimization.
• Strong understanding of chassis systems, manufacturing processes and product development lifecycle.
• Proven cross-functional teamwork with design, purchasing, suppliers and programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive cost-reduction and value-enhancement initiatives for chassis systems.
• Analyze component costs, design feasibility, manufacturing processes and supplier proposals.
• Collaborate with Design Release Engineers, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Program Management on changes.
• Conduct trade-off analyses balancing cost, weight, quality and durability.
• Support benchmarking, teardowns and industry comparison activities.
• Review drawings, BOMs and CAD data to spot optimization opportunities.
• Track cost-saving projects and report progress to leadership.
• Support validation to meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Chassis systems

Cost engineering

Value engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

APQP

GD&T

Engineering change management

Job description

SEGULA Technologies, Auburn Hills, is seeking a Chassis Value Optimization Engineer to lead cost-reduction and value-improvement efforts across current and future vehicle programs. You will collaborate with Design, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Finance to identify opportunities and implement changes without compromising performance, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze costs, feasibility, and supplier proposals, perform trade-off studies, and support validation