Seats and Restraint Value Optimization Engineer

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is looking for a motivated Value Optimization Engineer in Detroit, Michigan. The role involves driving cost efficiency and technical excellence in automotive systems. You will bridge engineering and finance, focus on cost-saving opportunities, and lead data-driven analyses.

Key responsibilities include facilitating value optimization workshops, supporting Design-to-Cost activities, and maintaining engineering tools. Strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across functions are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Identify cost-saving opportunities across vehicle systems.
• Lead teardown analyses and competitive studies.
• Facilitate value optimization workshops with teams and suppliers.
• Support standardization activities in the design phase.
• Present subsystem-level optimization results to stakeholders.
• Maintain engineering tools and databases.

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Value Optimization Engineer to drive cost efficiency and technical excellence across our automotive systems. In this role, you will act as a bridge between engineering and finance, utilizing benchmarking and value engineering to optimize components without sacrificing quality or performance.

Key Responsibilities

Your focus will be on identifying efficiencies and streamlining costs through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

• Cost Reduction & Strategy: Identify and champion cost-saving opportunities across various vehicle systems and components.

• Benchmarking & Analysis: Lead teardown analyses and competitive studies to understand industry trends and competitor cost structures.

• Idea Generation: Facilitate value optimization workshops with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to brainstorm high-impact savings.

• Design-to-Cost (DTC): Support standardization and DTC activities to ensure cost targets are integrated early in the design phase.

• Project Reporting: Present detailed subsystem-level optimization results and project status updates to stakeholders.

• Systems Management: Maintain and manage critical engineering tools and databases, including eVOS, MCM, and benchmarking repositories.