Value Engineering Lead - DFM, DTC & Cost Savings

SaniSure; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SaniSure is seeking a seasoned Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) Engineer to partner with Procurement, Finance, Design Engineering, and Operations on cost-reduction projects. You will lead Make/Buy analyses, second sourcing, and design-to-cost initiatives to drive measurable savings and quality improvements.

The role requires strong project management, experience with GMP environments, and the ability to travel up to 10% (including international visits).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required across Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, or related fields.
• 6+ years hands-on design and development in plastic design/manufacturing.
• Experience leading VAVE, DTC, DFM, DFA projects with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Drive VAVE, DTC, DFM, DFA initiatives from charters to savings realization.
• Lead product verification, validation, and production transfer activities.
• Conduct Make/Buy analyses and evaluate second-sourcing opportunities.
• Manage design changes, BoMs, drawings, and engineering change control.

Skills

Project management

Cost reduction

Lead VAVE/Design-to-Cost

DFM/ DFA

2D/3D CAD

BOM management

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, or related field)

Tools

CAD (2D/3D)

DFMEA/PFMEA

Job description

SaniSure is seeking a seasoned Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) Engineer to partner with Procurement, Finance, Design Engineering, and Operations on cost-reduction projects. You will lead Make/Buy analyses, second sourcing, and design-to-cost initiatives to drive measurable savings and quality improvements.

The role requires strong project management, experience with GMP environments, and the ability to travel up to 10% (including international visits).