Cost Engineering/VAVE Supervisor

About the Team

This position is responsible for managing Cost Engineering and VAVE activities for cost competiveness and cost leadership

What you can look forward to as Cost Engineering/VAVE Supervisor:

• Leading and coordinating with cross function team on cost leadership activitities including cost engineering both design/production engineering, benchmarking, target cost setting, VAVE etc to support company business development with profitable growth
• Manage the identification of design and process changes related to Value Analysis / Value Engineering. Apply a variety of product design, material and process technologies.
• Evaluate cost reduction and product improvement ideas with respect to technical feasibility, financial benefit and customer acceptance.
• Ensure close cooperation with internal and external groups including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, PM, Suppliers (and customers).
• Produce business cases for thoroughly and cross-functionally evaluated VAVE-changes and submit for approval by senior management.
• Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, tooling and process modifications, testing, PPAP, customer approval and manufacturing launch.
• Provide updates/presentations to management.

Your Profile as Cost Engineering/VAVE Supervisor:

• Must be highly motivated, assertive, able to work independently, manage projects to predefined timelines and deadlines and drive ideas through completion.
• Possess an understanding and ability to apply a variety of product design, material and process technologies.
• Possess knowledge and experience or alternatively learn value methodology to support workshops.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, creativity and a passion for cost reduction. 
• Possess ability to communicate to both executive and lower levels of management through presentations and detailed analysis. 
• Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification preferred
• Education: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in electrical or related engineering field.
• Language: Fluent in English language (spoken and written; technical and non-technical).

Why you should choose ZF in Guangzhou?

• Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.
• Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
• Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.