VAVE & Cost-Optimization Specialist (Procurement)

Bitfactory; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness program

Local benefits may apply

Job summary

Strattec is seeking an experienced program manager to lead cost-reduction initiatives in a high-volume automotive environment. You’ll drive teardowns, benchmarking, and value engineering to unlock savings while ensuring product performance remains intact.

You will translate complex technical requirements into actionable roadmaps, manage multi-team programs, and partner with suppliers to optimize materials and processes. A bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a hybrid technical–commercial field.
• Experience in value engineering methodologies and financial analysis.
• Strong project management capabilities and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead teardowns and benchmarking to identify cost-out opportunities.
• Develop business cases including costs, MOD, tooling, and payback periods.
• Coordinate validation testing across Quality, Engineering, and Procurement.

Skills

Value engineering

ROI/TCO analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain

Job description

Strattec is seeking an experienced program manager to lead cost-reduction initiatives in a high-volume automotive environment. You’ll drive teardowns, benchmarking, and value engineering to unlock savings while ensuring product performance remains intact.

You will translate complex technical requirements into actionable roadmaps, manage multi-team programs, and partner with suppliers to optimize materials and processes. A bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience are expected.