Conformity Engineer

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

• Identify, benchmark, budget, support target setting, and manage tools (eVOS, MCM, etc.) to track cost reduction activities and projects aligned to technical cost reduction targets
• Present regional results overview, with breakdown by subsystem
• Generate ideas, assess initial engineering feasibility, and perform benchmarking to reduce material costs without compromising quality or customer experience
• Collaborate with global counterparts to maximize cross-regional technical proposals and initiatives

Benchmarking, Standardization & Idea Generation

• Support Metafunction Teams in Design-to-Cost during upfront development
• Assist PC&CO in engaging suppliers and stakeholders with a focus on value optimization
• Lead benchmarking and standardization activities across Metafunctions (A2MAC reviews, Part/System reviews)
• Support vehicle hoist/teardown benchmarking reviews
• Coordinate and lead idea generation activities (supplier submissions, engineering submissions, benchmarking, internal workshops)
• Conduct initial evaluation of new ideas, including feasibility and competitive benchmarking analysis

Initiatives, Budget & Tools

• Provide Metafunction budget needs for Global Finance (COO) approval
• Manage and optimize tools supporting Value Optimization (VO) activities across all regions
• Establish and standardize methods, processes, and tools
• Track and report VO KPIs (status vs. targets)
• Ensure compliance with Internal Control System rules
• Support cost engineering and benchmarking for system/component ideas
• Ensure VO-driven design changes meet performance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Manufacturing (ABET accredited) or equivalent experience in design, release, or processing roles
• Proven experience developing EDD, variable, and/or tooling costs for automotive components
• Experience with systems/component architecture and hardware across:
• Body Components
• Interior Components
• Chassis Components
• Electrical Components
• Propulsion Systems
• Battery Components
• Engine/Transmission/ePT Components
• HVAC & Engine Systems

Preferred Experience:

• Previous design and release background
• Full product life cycle exposure
• Activity-based costing and/or quoting
• Proficiency with NX and Teamcenter
• Lean product development experience

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral)
• High proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to analyze design/processes to identify cost savings opportunities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Shainin Red X or other reactive quality tools
• Knowledge in Design for Six Sigma or other proactive quality tools

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.