Job Description
Title : Manufacturing Engineer (VAVE)
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Job Type : Fulltime
About the Role :
Client is seeking an experienced NPD / VAVE Engineer to join our corporate engineering team. This role plays a key part in driving manufacturability, cost optimization, and standardization across all divisions. The NPD / VAVE Engineer will support New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives in alignment with our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Strategic Business Plan (AME SBP) — focusing on Innovation Enablement, Process Optimization, and Operational Excellence .
You will work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Site Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure that new products are efficiently, safely, and profitably designed and industrialized.
Key Responsibilities :
- Drive manufacturability and cost reduction initiatives across product lines.
- Support NPD and VAVE projects from concept through production implementation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design, materials, and processes.
- Lead process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean principles.
- Conduct PFMEA, process flow analysis, and cost analysis to identify optimization opportunities.
- Ensure alignment between design intent, manufacturing capabilities, and operational goals.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Required)Master’s degree in a related discipline (Preferred)5–10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, or VAVE roles (Required)Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and paint processes (Required)Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks (Required)Experience with Oracle ERP systems (Preferred)Solid foundation in Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Process Flow, and Cost Analysis (Required)Excellent communication and project management skills with proven cross-functional collaboration ability (Required)