Vave Manager
Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli Automotive Lighting & Sensing team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation.
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.
About the Position:
We are looking for a Vave Manager to join the Automotive Lighting & Sensing team, reporting directly to the Plant Manager
This position is based at our office in Juarez, Mexico Plant 1
As the VAVE Manager at Marelli, you will be responsible for overseeing the Value Analysis and Value Engineering processes to enhance product value, reduce costs, and maintain quality. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze products and implement innovative solutions that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Lead and manage VAVE projects to optimize product design and reduce costs without compromising quality.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and other departments to identify value improvement opportunities.
- Conduct thorough cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies to support decision-making processes.
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline production processes and improve product lifecycle management.
- Facilitate VAVE workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings, strategies, and progress to stakeholders.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and successful project execution.
- Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to drive continuous improvement.
Train and mentor team members on VAVE methodologies and best practices.
What Qualifications you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience in value engineering, cost reduction, or product management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Certification in VAVE or related methodologies.
- Experience in the specific industry relevant to the company.
- Familiarity with CAD software and design optimization tools.
Expectations from you in this position:
The VAVE Manager is expected to be a strategic thinker, a collaborative leader, and a results-oriented professional who contributes significantly to the company's competitiveness and profitability.
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Automotive Lighting & Sensing business?
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About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.