About this role
Product Optimization & Value Engineering
• Lead and support Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to improve product performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness. • Drive continuous product improvement projects throughout the product lifecycle. • Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce variant complexity, standardize components, and improve operational efficiency. • Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of existing designs and manufacturing processes. Cost Reduction & Supplier Collaboration
• Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for material, component, and manufacturing cost reductions. • Evaluate alternative components, technologies, and materials in collaboration with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams. • Support supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing activities from a technical perspective. • Assist Purchasing during supplier discussions, technical reviews, and supplier performance evaluations. • Collaborate with suppliers to improve product quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness. Product Lifecycle Management
• Manage engineering changes and product updates to support business and customer requirements. • Support product transfers, localization projects, and manufacturing transitions. • Ensure product documentation, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials remain current and accurate. • Analyze field performance and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities. Manufacturing & Operational Support
• Act as the primary engineering interface between Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain organizations. • Support production teams in resolving technical issues affecting quality, productivity, and delivery performance. • Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. • Ensure products are designed and maintained for manufacturability, serviceability, and scalability. Compliance & Technical Support
• Support CE certification activities and regulatory compliance requirements. • Coordinate laboratory testing and product validation activities as needed. • Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives. • Provide technical expertise for quality investigations, supplier issues, and customer-related concerns. Education
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sustaining Engineering, Value Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. • Experience with industrial equipment, instrumentation, automation, or machinery products preferred. • Experience working within a multinational company (MNC) environment is advantageous. • Proven experience supporting products throughout their lifecycle, including cost reduction and manufacturing optimization initiatives. Required Skills
• Strong engineering and technical problem-solving capabilities. • Experience leading product optimization and cost reduction projects. • Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions. • Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change processes. • Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation in English. • Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions. Technical Competencies
• Proficiency with: SolidWorks & AutoCAD • Understanding of: Manufacturing processes; Design for Manufacturing (DFM); Design for Assembly (DFA); Product cost analysis; Supplier development and qualification processes; Engineering change management. Preferred
• Mechanical Engineering or Automation background. • Experience working closely with manufacturing operations and supply chain organizations. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. • Experience with SAP C4C, SAP, or other ERP systems. • Experience supporting CE certification and regulatory compliance activities. • Familiarity with adhesive dispensing, fluid handling, automation equipment, or industrial machinery. Core Competencies
• Customer-focused with a strong business mindset. • Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mentality. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. • Ability to influence and collaborate across functions without direct authority. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities. • Strong teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities. None.