VAVE Supervisor

About the Team

What you can look forward to as 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 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.

Why you should choose ZF in China:

• 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.