Conformity Engineer

Identify, benchmark, budget, support target setting, and manage tools (eVOS, MCM, etc.) to track cost reduction activities and projects aligned to technical cost reduction targetsPresent regional results overview, with breakdown by subsystemGenerate ideas, assess initial engineering feasibility, and perform benchmarking to reduce material costs without compromising quality or customer experienceCollaborate with global counterparts to maximize cross-regional technical proposals and initiativesBenchmarking, Standardization & Idea GenerationSupport Metafunction Teams in Design-to-Cost during upfront developmentAssist PC&CO in engaging suppliers and stakeholders with a focus on value optimizationLead benchmarking and standardization activities across Metafunctions (A2MAC reviews, Part/System reviews)Support vehicle hoist/teardown benchmarking reviewsCoordinate and lead idea generation activities (supplier submissions, engineering submissions, benchmarking, internal workshops)Conduct initial evaluation of new ideas, including feasibility and competitive benchmarking analysisInitiatives, Budget & ToolsProvide Metafunction budget needs for Global Finance (COO) approvalManage and optimize tools supporting Value Optimization (VO) activities across all regionsEstablish and standardize methods, processes, and toolsTrack and report VO KPIs (status vs. targets)Ensure compliance with Internal Control System rulesSupport cost engineering and benchmarking for system/component ideasEnsure VO-driven design changes meet performance requirements