Senior VA/VE Mechanical Engineer for Vehicle Design & Cost

BraunAbility; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BraunAbility, located in Winamac, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead VA/VE initiatives focused on optimizing product design to enhance quality and reduce costs. You will collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative solutions and execute various projects from concept to implementation.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in automotive design. Proficiency in CAD software like Inventor is essential, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years work experience in automotive design is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive VA/VE initiatives to optimize product design and manufacturing.
• Execute VA/VE projects including design, prototyping, and implementation.
• Work with cross-functional teams for cost reduction ideas.
• Design new vehicle conversions in CAD (Inventor).

Skills

Mechanism Design knowledge

Vehicle Engineering and Integration

Proficiency in Structural Design

Understanding of fuel, exhaust, cooling systems

Knowledge of materials

Solid knowledge of design and validation tools

Detail-oriented and self-starter

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCad

MS Office

Epicor (ERP)

Job description

BraunAbility, located in Winamac, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead VA/VE initiatives focused on optimizing product design to enhance quality and reduce costs. You will collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative solutions and execute various projects from concept to implementation.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in automotive design. Proficiency in CAD software like Inventor is essential, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.