EE Value Optimization Engineer

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA seeks an Expert EE Value Optimization Engineer to lead cost optimization across Electrical & Electronic (EE) systems while upholding quality, safety, and compliance. You will collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Suppliers to identify and implement value engineering opportunities throughout the product lifecycle.

You will drive design-to-cost analyses, review BOMs and supplier quotes, mentor junior engineers, and present findings to

Responsibilities

• Lead EE Value Initiatives: Direct value engineering and cost optimization initiatives for Electrical & Electronic (EE) systems across current and future vehicle programs.
• Identify System Opportunities: Uncover cost-reduction potential in wiring harnesses, controllers, sensors, power distribution, lighting, infotainment, ADAS, and electronic modules.
• Cost & Feasibility Studies: Perform design-to-cost, should-cost, and value analysis studies while balancing quality, performance, weight, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Design Release Engineers (DREs), Purchasing, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and Program Management to implement approved optimization projects.
• Benchmarking & Analysis: Conduct competitive teardown analyses and industry benchmarking to identify best practices and cost-saving opportunities.
• Technical Reviews: Review engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical specifications, and supplier quotations to build optimization proposals.
• Leadership Presentations: Present value optimization recommendations and technical analyses to engineering leadership.
• Tracking & Governance: Monitor project savings, implementation status, and financial impacts against program targets.
• Change Management & Mentorship: Support engineering change management activities (ECN/ECR), ensure compliance with automotive engineering standards, and mentor junior engineers on value engineering methodologies.

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Expert EE Value Optimization Engineer to lead cost optimization initiatives across Electrical & Electronic (EE) systems while maintaining high standards for product quality, functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Suppliers—to identify, evaluate, and implement value engineering opportunities throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EE Value Initiatives: Direct value engineering and cost optimization initiatives for Electrical & Electronic (EE) systems across current and future vehicle programs.

• Identify System Opportunities: Uncover cost-reduction potential in wiring harnesses, controllers, sensors, power distribution, lighting, infotainment, ADAS, and electronic modules.

• Cost & Feasibility Studies: Perform design-to-cost, should-cost, and value analysis studies while balancing quality, performance, weight, manufacturability, and reliability.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Design Release Engineers (DREs), Purchasing, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and Program Management to implement approved optimization projects.

• Benchmarking & Analysis: Conduct competitive teardown analyses and industry benchmarking to identify best practices and cost-saving opportunities.

• Technical Reviews: Review engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical specifications, and supplier quotations to build optimization proposals.

• Leadership Presentations: Present value optimization recommendations and technical analyses to engineering leadership.

• Tracking & Governance: Monitor project savings, implementation status, and financial impacts against program targets.

• Change Management & Mentorship: Support engineering change management activities (ECN/ECR), ensure compliance with automotive engineering standards, and mentor junior engineers on value engineering methodologies.