Seats and Restraint Value Optimization Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Value Optimization Engineer to drive cost efficiency and technical excellence across our automotive systems. In this role, you will act as a bridge between engineering and finance, utilizing benchmarking and value engineering to optimize components without sacrificing quality or performance.

Key Responsibilities

Your focus will be on identifying efficiencies and streamlining costs through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

• Cost Reduction & Strategy: Identify and champion cost-saving opportunities across various vehicle systems and components.
• Benchmarking & Analysis: Lead teardown analyses and competitive studies to understand industry trends and competitor cost structures.
• Idea Generation: Facilitate value optimization workshops with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to brainstorm high-impact savings.
• Design-to-Cost (DTC): Support standardization and DTC activities to ensure cost targets are integrated early in the design phase.
• Project Reporting: Present detailed subsystem-level optimization results and project status updates to stakeholders.
• Systems Management: Maintain and manage critical engineering tools and databases, including eVOS, MCM, and benchmarking repositories.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses a mix of technical engineering knowledge and a sharp eye for financial optimization.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or a related Engineering field.
• Experience: 3 years in automotive engineering, cost engineering, benchmarking, or value optimization.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of vehicle systems, modern manufacturing processes, and materials science.
• Core Competencies: Excellent analytical skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills for global team collaboration.
• Preferred Tools: Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as A2MAC1, eVOS, or MCM.
• Industry Context: Previous experience working directly with OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers and a solid grasp of teardown methodologies.
  
  

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.