Value Engineering Manager
Job in
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45215, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
GE Aerospace
Commission-based only
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description Summary
Join us to define what's next in aerospace. As Senior Manager, Value Engineering, you'll lead high-impact design and manufacturing initiatives that unlock customer value, enhance producibility and quality, and drive cost out-without compromise. If you love connecting functional analysis to real outcomes, guiding cross-functional teams from concept to implementation, and scaling a world-class value engineering program, this is your seat at the table.
Ready to lead value at scale? If you're a CVS or seasoned value engineer who thrives at the intersection of customer value, elegant design, and lean operations-and you're energized by coaching teams and landing change-let's talk.
This position requires up to 25% travel.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and/or coach high-energy VE events from end to end:
You'll facilitate the full 8-phase VE methodology inclusive of the job plan - function analysis and FAST diagrams through to detailed Value Improvement Proposals (VIPs) and implementation - bringing teams with you and delivering measurable outcomes - Build and scale the VE system:
In partnership with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Product Operations, you'll create, standardize, and deploy tools, methods, and playbooks that make value engineering a durable capability-across programs and sites - Tie VE directly to launch success:
You'll connect high-value concepts to APQP execution so the highest-impact changes land in production-prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost - Be the connective tissue:
You'll develop trusted relationships with Product Engineering, Product Leadership, Sales, and Supply Chain to align value, feasibility, and speed - Coach, elevate, and multiply impact:
You'll mentor teams in functional thinking, VE methods, and lean fundamentals, and you'll role-model daily management and continuous improvement - Operate on a proven lean backbone:
You'll drive projects leveraging our FLIGHT DECK (lean) fundamentals, streamlining flow and eliminating waste to accelerate value realization
- A robust pipeline of value driven design changes
- Clear, repeatable VE standards and tools adopted across teams
- VE ideas integrated into APQP with visible SQDC results
- Engaged, capable teams that can run VE independently
- Tangible quality, lead-time, and cost improvements you can point to
- Build a lasting system:
This isn't one-and-done kaizens-you'll architect and scale a VE ecosystem that endures. - Big-stage impact:
Your work ties directly to program performance and customer outcomes. - Growth and visibility:
You'll work cross-functionally with senior leaders and help shape how we design and produce the next generation of aerospace products.
- Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university
- Minimum of 5 years of design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing experience.
- Certified Value Specialist (CVS) certification by SAVE International.
- 10+ years' experience in design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing
- Aerospace experience
- Familiarity with lean operating systems and experience driving results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
- Experience in engineering-driven, long-cycle development and manufacturing environments
- Proven influencer and team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
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