Venteon is currently looking for an experienced NPI Value Engineer to fill an opening with large manufacturing company in Newington, NH. The ideal candidate should be able to show a demonstrated history of hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.

Requirements of the NPI Value Engineer

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience sourcing machined metal parts for high-volume manufacturing
• Knowledge/Working knowledge of Value Analysis/Value Engineering principles and methodologies
• Demonstrated track record of significant YOY cost reduction
• Ability to successfully identify high quality lower cost alternate suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to read & interpret Mechanical drawings
• Familiar with CNC Machining and Milling operations of Plastics and Metals
• Familiarity with material procurement in a lean manufacturing environment including Kanban pull inventory systems, material flow, leveraging volume spend, inventory turns, visual management, and continuous improvement tools
• Background in building strategic relationships with suppliers and internal customers and stakeholders

Benefits of the NPI Value Engineer

• 1st Shift
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Full-time, direct-hire position
• Paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account

Responsibilities of the NPI Value Engineer

• Proactively developing & prioritizing a pipeline of productivity project ideas and engaging multiple business lines to drive participation and support of those projects to successful completion.
• Provide technical support to cross functional Design, Quality and Engineering Teams on New Product Introductions and Supplier Improvement Initiatives.
• Proposing and evaluating Insourcing/Outsourcing opportunities as well as supporting low-cost country initiatives within specified category.
• Total Cost Out – YOY reductions in total cost paid.
• Assess existing suppliers and develop new supplier relationships.
• Meet with suppliers to determine production capacity, potential new product development, and on-time delivery and quality (including onsite visits). Negotiate pricing and lead time with existing and new suppliers.
• Development of various cost control mechanisms/initiatives and successful deployment throughout the supply chain.
• Supporting the development of business case financial models for new projects or changes to vendors/suppliers.
• Investigate and lead opportunities to reduce product costs, inventory, and improve the supplier base and/or improve specific processes.
• Negotiate cost reduction opportunities available by employing techniques of price/cost analysis, negotiations, strategic sourcing and value engineering vs. buy.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to ahoke@venteon.us.com.

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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