Value Engineering Manager

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

What success looks like:

* 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

Why is this role different:

* 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.

Required Qualifications:

* 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.

Desired Characterisitcs:

* 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

The base pay range for this position is $167,000 - $222,000 if based in Evendale, OH and if based in Lynn, MA is $192,000 - $255,300. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a…