Req ID 78398 | Guangzhou, China, ZF (Guangzhou) Technologies Co., Ltd.

About the Team:

This position is responsible for managing Cost Engineering and VAVE activities for cost competiveness and cost leadership

What you can look forward to as Cost Engineering/VAVE Supervisor:

• Leading and coordinating with cross function team on cost leadership activitities including cost engineering both design/production engineering, benchmarking, target cost setting, VAVE etc to support company business development with profitable growth

• Manage the identification of design and process changes related to Value Analysis / Value Engineering. Apply a variety of product design, material and process technologies.

• Evaluate cost reduction and product improvement ideas with respect to technical feasibility, financial benefit and customer acceptance.

• Ensure close cooperation with internal and external groups including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, PM, Suppliers (and customers).

• Produce business cases for thoroughly and cross-functionally evaluated VAVE-changes and submit for approval by senior management.

• Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, tooling and process modifications, testing, PPAP, customer approval and manufacturing launch.

• Provide updates/presentations to management.

Your Profile as Cost Engineering/VAVE Supervisor:

• Must be highly motivated, assertive, able to work independently, manage projects to predefined timelines and deadlines and drive ideas through completion.

• Possess an understanding and ability to apply a variety of product design, material and process technologies.

• Possess knowledge and experience or alternatively learn value methodology to support workshops.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, creativity and a passion for cost reduction.

• Possess ability to communicate to both executive and lower levels of management through presentations and detailed analysis.

• Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification preferred

• Education: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in electrical or related engineering field.

• Language: Fluent in English language (spoken and written; technical and non-technical).

Why you should choose ZF in Guangzhou?

• Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.

• Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.

• Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.

Be part of our ZF team as Cost Engineering/VAVE Supervisor and apply now!

Contact

Wei Tang

vivian.tang@zf.com