Value Engineer

QuEST Global Engineering Limited ,
Derby, Derbyshire

Overview

Job Summary: It is expected from the candidate to be able to Analyse product design data, of which technical specifications, client requirements, and part functionalities, in order to determine gaps and flaws with selected design criteria, leverage of standardized parts, as well as targeted design-to-value ratios Coordinate and execute design engineering activities, by developing and applying standardized design criteria with a cost reduction mindset Ensure the liaison between Engineering, Methods and Production to identify and recommend design modifications to reduce cost, weight, and improve manufacturability, as well as assembly productivity Coordinate testing of new parts and assemblies, and perform assessment of test results Develop methods and tools to predict, track, and report induced costs during early design stages The candidate shall be able to demonstrate At least 5 years of professional experience in a Methods or Engineering function, preferably within the transportation industry Track record of successful design to value induced cost reduction initiatives Abilities to work across functions, and in teams Abilities to challenge the status quo, at fast pace Strong organization skills Ability to identify problems, and resolve them in a structured manner Desired Skills: Good communication in English (oral & written) & Interpersonal skills Customer focus - ability to build and develop customer & supplier relationships Organisational agility Problem solving ability Logical thinking Effective time management Results driven outlook DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of work candidates should be UK citizen/ EU Citizen/ Valid work permit holder. Education Type : BEng-Bachelor of Engineering Domain : Transportation About QuEST: For more than 20 years, QuEST Global has been a trusted global product engineering and lifecycle services partner to many of the world’s most recognized companies in industries such as Aero Engines, Aerospace & Defense, Hi-Tech, Transportation (Automotive and Rail), Power and Industrial, Oil & Gas and Medical Devices. Spread across 72 locations in 14 countries and offering services and solutions that enable customers to ‘Create the Frontier’ by improving their business’ top & bottom line and reducing time-to-market, QuEST has been at the forefront of the convergence of mechanical, electronics, software and digital engineering innovations. With passionate professionals collaborating across borders, QuEST is a winning organization for all its employees with infinite opportunities to learn, innovate and grow. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89683344