Senior Consultant – VAVE Program

Senior Consultant

Location:

Cottage Grove, MN (Each location to be visited once. USA (CA, NE, ND, NC, OH) and Tijuana (Mexico). May add few more locations.)/Client will pay for that Onsite with Hybrid Duration: 3+ Months Contract only

• 15+ years in VAVE/Value Engineering, NPD, Manufacturing Engineering, Cost Reduction, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven experience leading VAVE programs at tier-1 or tier-2 suppliers in relevant industries (electro-mechanical, industrial, automotive, electronics, consumer products, etc.).
• Strong background in product cost breakdown, design-for-manufacture/assembly, and manufacturing processes.

• Deep understanding of BOM, cost modeling, manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, and supply chain economics.
• Skilled in structured VAVE tools and methodologies: FAST diagrams, DFMA, Tear-down/value analysis, Benchmarking, Cost driver modeling.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, engineering change documents.

• Strong workshop facilitation and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management across supplier teams and client teams.
• Able to handle conflicts, push for accountability, and maintain neutrality.
• High clarity in communication, documentation, and presentations.

• VAVE roadmap & execution plan
• Baseline cost analysis & teardown insights
• VAVE workshop outputs and idea funnel
• Technical and commercial feasibility packs
• Savings validation documents
• Risk register, validation plan
• Final VAVE report for client approval
• Implementation readiness package Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.