Global Lead, Value Analysis & Engineering

Dormakaba USA, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

dormakaba USA, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Global Lead - Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) onsite to develop, deploy, and manage the VAVE department globally.

The role targets cost reduction through standardized practices and scalable processes from opportunity identification to production launch. The position offers a base salary range of $160,000–$185,000 with a generous short-term incentive bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10+ years of engineering and operations experience with expertise in process development/deployment in operations, engineering or a mix and continuous improvement.
• Strong technical knowledge of cross-functional engineering processes, related tools and interfaces, including Procurement, Product Development, and Operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional VAVE initiatives by coordinating matrixed Program Management and Engineering resources to achieve cost reduction and value improvement objectives.
• Develop and manage contractor and supplier relationships that support enterprise and product-line VAVE initiatives.
• Create and implement scalable VAVE processes, methodologies, and tools from opportunity identification through production launch.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, financial savings targets, and reporting processes to ensure progress toward annual business goals.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Quality, Product Development, Product Management, Master Data Management, and other functions to identify and execute VAVE opportunities.
• Provide regular executive-level reporting on initiative status, realized savings, pipeline opportunities, risks, and support needed to achieve objectives.

Skills

Leadership

VAVE

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

dormakaba USA, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Global Lead - Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) onsite to develop, deploy, and manage the VAVE department globally.

The role targets cost reduction through standardized practices and scalable processes from opportunity identification to production launch. The position offers a base salary range of $160,000–$185,000 with a generous short-term incentive bonus and comprehensive benefits.