Lead VAVE Engineer - Cost Reduction & DFMA

Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies

Roanoke (TX)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies is seeking a Lead VAVE Engineer to identify, develop, and implement cost-reduction improvements across product lines. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Suppliers to drive value through design optimization and material selection, while maintaining performance and safety.

The role requires 5+ years in relevant automotive or industrial sectors, strong CAD/GD&T knowledge, and experience leading cross-functional

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Five or more years of experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, on-highway truck, off-highway, or industrial equipment industries.
Experience in product design, manufacturing processes, supplier collaboration, and engineering-led cost reduction.
Knowledge of sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, castings, purchased components, and assemblies.
Working knowledge of CAD, GD&T, DFMEA, APQP, and DFM/DFA principles.
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate technical and financial recommendations clearly.

Responsibilities

Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering activities across product lines.
Develop and maintain a prioritized pipeline of cost reduction opportunities.
Analyze cost drivers including purchased components, fabrications, assemblies, labor content, and material usage.
Drive engineering changes that improve profitability without reducing customer value.
Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing to identify and prioritize cost reduction opportunities.
Lead supplier workshops focused on design optimization, alternate manufacturing methods, material alternatives, and supplier process improvements.
Evaluate supplier proposals and convert viable ideas into implemented savings.
Lead cross-functional reviews with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Suppliers.
Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for proposed improvements.
Ensure recommendations meet product performance, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Support implementation through the engineering change process.
Improve manufacturability, reduce part count, and drive standardization and modular design.