VAVE / Cost Reduction Engineering (Engine Systems)

Designation: Associate Technical Leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate, evaluate, and implement cost reduction ideas for engine components and systems through VAVE initiatives.
• Capture requirements from component/idea owners and perform technical investigations and feasibility assessments.
• Develop concept designs in CREO and evaluate design feasibility for cost optimization opportunities.
• Support design-related issue resolution from engine assembly and identify value-add improvements.
• Optimize component and subsystem design, materials, and manufacturing processes to reduce product cost.
• Prepare business cases, cost proposals, and technical justifications for DTM approvals.
• Ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks in line with project schedules and commitments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple locations to drive project execution.
• Support change management activities and engineering releases through PLM systems.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automobile Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in component design and detailing, preferably in heavy-duty diesel or gas engines.
• Strong understanding of engine systems, component functions, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in VAVE, NPD, APQP, GD&T, PPAP, tolerance stack-up, and change management processes.
• Proficiency in CREO for concept design and detailing.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Windchill PLM.
• Manufacturing process knowledge of casting, forging, and sheet metal components.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a global engineering environment.
• Preferred: Experience with VAVE projects, JIRA, engineering drawing interpretation, engine/system datasheets, and collaboration with German teams.