Senior Design Engineer – VA/VE at Club Car

 GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

This role involves leading diverse Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives in the electric vehicle sector, collaborating with global teams to drive value and margin improvement from concept to execution. Success requires a strong passion for value engineering, supplier engagement, and creative problem-solving.

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead VA/VE projects from concept to launch, overseeing design, analysis, documentation, and product release. Apply proven project management methods to ensure timely delivery and guide cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Accurately develop business cases on potential VA/VE project opportunities.
• Coordinate VA/VE brainstorming and ideation sessions with global cross-functional teams to build pipeline of project opportunities.   Continuously evaluate product BOMs and relevant product/spend data to identify focus areas.
  • Participate in technical and project reviews across the VA/VE project portfolio and provide feedback on design solutions, risks and mitigations, timing plans, etc.
  • Aid in tracking and monitoring financial impacts and reporting for assigned VA/VE projects.
  • Collaborate closely with the India Engineering team to provide local support on VA/VE projects when needed (i.e., supporting local test execution, prototyping, manufacturing pilot builds, jury evaluations, etc.).

 OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently manage multiple mid-to-large projects with strong organization and effective task prioritization.
• Aid in implementing core value engineering principles into our product development process.

• Effectively mentor less-experienced engineers within the local and global VA/VE team on best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.  Mechanical Engineering is preferred but not required.

Expert in following areas:

• Value engineering principles (Design for Manufacture/Assembly, Should Costing, Product Benchmarking)
• Vehicle or system mechanical architecture

Experience: 

• 7+ years’ relevant experience is recommended.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Continuously raise your level of leadership, authority, and influence within the VA/VE team.
• Proficient at identifying project risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and creative in solving problems, driving execution, and delivering results.
• Strong passion to teach and grow capabilities of the company.
• Flexible problem solver that offers solutions for roadblocks.
• Must be tenacious and demonstrate a willingness to be hands-on and get things done.
• Understanding and application of APQP tools such as requirements definition, DFMEA, DVP&R, control plans, etc.
• Understanding of vehicle systems such as powertrains, suspensions, chassis, plastics, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with strong ability to communicate across global regions and cultures.
• Ability to teach and mentor internal engineering design processes and best practices.
• Employs “best” solution to problem rather than most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements).
• Understanding and basic use of CAD systems.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and ANSI Y14.5 drafting standards.
• High capability in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business.

Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.  

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.