Project Engineer 3 - Value Engineering Anderson, SC

The Value Engineering Project Engineer III leads cross-functional initiatives focused on cost reduction, product optimization, and continuous improvement while maintaining performance, durability, and user value. This role operates within the project leader hierarchy and collaborates closely with global engineering, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and product management teams to drive VE strategy and execution.

• Lead multiple low to moderately complex Value Engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Drive product teardowns, benchmarking, cost modeling, and opportunity identification
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead technical tradeoff discussions focused on cost, performance, and schedule
• Interface with global suppliers to develop cost-effective design solutions within process capabilities
• Validate alternative materials, components, and supplier proposals
• Coordinate qualification testing to ensure safety, durability, and performance requirements
• Track project progress and provide regular updates to leadership on savings, risks, and timelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Finance, Product Management, etc.) to ensure successful implementation
• Support production and continuous improvement initiatives across global manufacturing locations

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience managing product development or Value Engineering projects