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Manufacturing Engineer-VAVE (Chattanooga)
Manufacturing Engineer-VAVE (Chattanooga)Talent Groups • Chattanooga, TN, US
Manufacturing Engineer-VAVE (Chattanooga)

Manufacturing Engineer-VAVE (Chattanooga)

Talent Groups • Chattanooga, TN, US
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Position Overview

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (NPD / VAVE) serves as a corporate-level engineering resource responsible for driving manufacturability, cost optimization, and process standardization across all Client divisions. This role directly supports New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives aligned with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Strategic Business Plan (AME SBP) focusing on Innovation Enablement, Process Optimization, and Operational Excellence .

The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Site Manufacturing Engineering to ensure products are designed and industrialized efficiently, safely, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

1. New Product Development (NPD / NPI)

  • Serve as the manufacturing engineering representative on product development teams.
  • Conduct Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM / A) reviews at each design phase.
  • Coordinate with Industrial Engineering and AME to develop manufacturing routings, labor standards, and process documentation .
  • Support pilot and prototype build to validate design and process capability.
  • Identify and resolve manufacturability issues early to reduce late-stage design changes.
  • Ensure product launches meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

2. Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE)

  • Identify and lead cost reduction projects across product lines focused on material, process, and design efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Design, and Operations to implement part consolidation and design simplification .
  • Maintain a VAVE project funnel and savings dashboard aligned with corporate targets.
  • Conduct competitive benchmarking, product teardowns, and process cost studies to support ideation.
  • Validate and track cost savings using data-driven methods (standard labor, BOM impact, etc.).

    • 3. Advanced Manufacturing Standards & Integration

  • Support deployment and continuous improvement of corporate AME standards including :
  • PFEP (Plan for Every Part)
  • Line-Side Stock (LSS) systems
  • MBOM accuracy and process routings
  • PFMEA templates and work instruction formats
  • Ensure consistent adoption of best practices in fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint processes.
  • Partner with AME Systems, IE, and Paint Engineering teams to align new product / process requirements with automation and equipment capabilities .

    • 4. Data & Digital Integration

  • Utilize tools such as Oracle Fusion, SigmaNest, Power BI, and Excel-based models for cost and efficiency analysis.
  • Support Industry 4.0 initiatives to bring digital visibility to manufacturing metrics.
  • Promote data-driven decision-making for capacity planning, labor optimization, and cost competitiveness.

    • 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a liaison between Corporate AME, Site ME, Design Engineering, Procurement, and Operations teams.
  • Lead NPD / VAVE review meetings and workshops , tracking project progress, risks, and savings realization.
  • Provide regular updates to AME leadership on key deliverables, KPIs, and strategic alignment.

    • 6. Key Deliverables

  • DFM / A review reports per product design phase.
  • Approved routings and time studies before pilot builds.
  • Annual validated VAVE cost savings .
  • Standardized AME documentation across divisions.
  • Weekly dashboards and KPI updates to leadership.

    • Qualifications and Competencies

    Required :

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering .
  • 510 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, or VAVE .
  • Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, and paint processes.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks .
  • Solid foundation in Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Process Flow, and Cost Analysis .
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

    • Preferred :

  • Masters degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP and data visualization tools .
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