EE Infotainment Value Optimization Engineer

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Electrical Infotainment Value Optimization Engineer to drive cost and value optimization across automotive infotainment and connected electronics. The role focuses on identifying high-impact cost-reduction opportunities while preserving product performance, quality, reliability, and customer requirements.

You will lead VA/VE initiatives, perform system and hardware cost analyses, benchmark and teardown competitive

Responsibilities

• Lead VA/VE Initiatives: Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities across automotive infotainment and electrical/electronic systems.
• System & Hardware Analysis: Perform cost and technical analysis of head units, displays/touchscreens, amplifiers, audio systems, connectivity modules (USB, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi), ECUs, and related components.
• Benchmarking & Teardowns: Conduct competitive teardowns and benchmarking to identify design, material, and manufacturing optimization opportunities.
• Cost & BOM Optimization: Analyze BOMs, component specs, and manufacturing processes to develop cost-reduction strategies via design simplification, component standardization, and alternative technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Cost Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers to evaluate and implement changes.
• Risk & Impact Assessment: Evaluate proposed modifications for impacts on functionality, performance, validation, warranty, and manufacturability.
• Business Case Development: Build compelling business cases by estimating cost savings, investment requirements, implementation timing, and technical risks.
• Project Tracking & Delivery: Track optimization initiatives from concept through validation to implementation, presenting recommendations and status updates to leadership.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Infotainment Value Optimization Engineer to drive cost and value optimization initiatives for automotive infotainment and connected electronic systems. In this role, you will focus on identifying high-impact cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining product performance, quality, reliability, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead VA/VE Initiatives: Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities across automotive infotainment and electrical/electronic systems.


• System & Hardware Analysis: Perform technical and cost analysis of Head Units, displays/touchscreens, amplifiers, audio systems, connectivity modules (USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi), ECUs, and associated components.


• Benchmarking & Teardowns: Conduct competitive teardowns and benchmarking to identify design, material, and manufacturing optimization opportunities.


• Cost & BOM Optimization: Analyze BOMs, component specs, and manufacturing processes to develop cost-reduction strategies via design simplification, component standardization, and alternative technologies.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Cost Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers to evaluate and implement changes.


• Risk & Impact Assessment: Evaluate proposed modifications for impacts on functionality, performance, validation, warranty, and manufacturability.


• Business Case Development: Build compelling business cases by estimating cost savings, investment requirements, implementation timing, and technical risks.


• Project Tracking & Delivery: Track optimization initiatives from concept through validation to implementation, presenting recommendations and status updates to leadership.