VAVE Engineer – Automotive (Dearborn)

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Job status

Permanent

Location

Global Connect Technologies
Dearborn, MI, United States

Workplace

On site

Job Description

Role Overview We are looking for a seasoned VAVE Engineer specializing in automotive underbody components, sheet metal design, and cost optimization. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to drive value analysis, should-cost analysis, and cost reduction initiatives effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead VAVE activities for automotive underbody and exhaust systems
  • Conduct should-cost analysis and detailed cost breakdowns
  • Manage sheet metal design and assess manufacturing feasibility
  • Partner with suppliers and engineering teams for cost optimization
  • Analyze manufacturing processes: stamping, welding, assembly
  • Support teardown benchmarking and cost workshops
  • Utilize CAD (CATIA, NX) and PLM for design and engineering changes
  • Ensure product designs meet cost, quality, and manufacturability standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years in automotive product development or VAVE/cost engineering
  • Expertise in underbody/exhaust systems, sheet metal design, manufacturing processes
  • Proficient with CAD tools (CATIA, NX)
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and familiarity with Ford systems (GPDS, WERS, AIMS).

This position offers the opportunity to impact cost-saving engineering initiatives within a dynamic automotive environment.

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Global Connect Technologies

Global Connect Technologies

🚗 Join us as a VAVE Engineer to leverage your expertise in automotive underbody and sheet metal design! Collaborate across teams, utilize CAD tools, and drive cost-saving initiatives to optimize automotive manufacturing processes. Great role for engineers passionate about innovation and efficiency in the automotive industry! 🌟

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