Material Value Proposition Engineer (Mechanical Component)

Responsibilities

• Drive product cost savings through Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
• Analyze product designs, mechanical components, materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chains to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Review component specifications, drawings, and performance requirements to identify and qualify alternative or substitute mechanical parts.
• Conduct teardown analysis, benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and market assessments to support cost optimization initiatives.
• Execute VAVE projects from concept through implementation, working closely with Engineering, Commodity Management, Sourcing, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders on prototype builds, testing, qualification, and implementation activities.
• Develop and maintain VAVE methodologies, target costing models, and project pipelines to achieve business cost reduction goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an EMS, manufacturing, or MNC environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical commodities, including plastics injection moulding, metal stamping, and precision machining.
• Good understanding of mechanical component specifications, material properties, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawings.
• Experience evaluating and qualifying alternative mechanical components, materials, and suppliers for cost reduction and value improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of component costing, material pricing, and market trends.
• Experience in value engineering, component engineering, commodity engineering, cost engineering, or strategic sourcing is an advantage.
• Familiarity with supplier networks in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia is preferred.
• Candidates with strong relevant experience may be considered for a Senior position.

Interested candidates are to apply directly with a latest CV to speed up the application process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for applying.