Project Engineer 3 - Value Engineering Anderson, SC

TTI Group; Anderson (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TTI Group in Anderson, SC seeks a Value Engineering Project Engineer III to lead cross-functional VE initiatives, driving cost reduction and product optimization while maintaining performance and user value.

You will manage VE projects from concept through implementation, conduct teardowns and cost modeling, and collaborate with global engineering, sourcing, and product management teams to execute VE strategy and deliver savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience managing product development or Value Engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple VE projects from concept through implementation.
• Drive product teardowns, benchmarking, cost modeling, and opportunity identification.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead technical tradeoff discussions focused on cost, performance, and schedule.
• Interface with global suppliers to develop cost-effective design solutions within process capabilities.
• Validate alternative materials, components, and supplier proposals.
• Coordinate qualification testing to ensure safety, durability, and performance requirements.
• Track project progress and provide updates to leadership on savings, risks, and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Support production and continuous improvement initiatives across global locations.

Skills

Value engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

The Value Engineering Project Engineer III leads cross-functional initiatives focused on cost reduction, product optimization, and continuous improvement while maintaining performance, durability, and user value. This role operates within the project leader hierarchy and collaborates closely with global engineering, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and product management teams to drive VE strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple low to moderately complex Value Engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Drive product teardowns, benchmarking, cost modeling, and opportunity identification
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead technical tradeoff discussions focused on cost, performance, and schedule
• Interface with global suppliers to develop cost-effective design solutions within process capabilities
• Validate alternative materials, components, and supplier proposals
• Coordinate qualification testing to ensure safety, durability, and performance requirements
• Track project progress and provide regular updates to leadership on savings, risks, and timelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Finance, Product Management, etc.) to ensure successful implementation
• Support production and continuous improvement initiatives across global manufacturing locations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience managing product development or Value Engineering projects