VEVA Specialist
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I korthet
Autoliv is seeking a Cost Reduction / VEVA Specialist to lead value engineering initiatives for their Airbag Division. This role will focus on direct material cost reduction through cross-functional collaboration across North America, including Canada, Utah, and Mexico. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and experience in cost reduction, value engineering, or related fields.
Ansvarsområden
- Drive cost reduction initiatives focused on direct materials and product value optimization.
- Facilitate ideation and value engineering workshops to generate innovative savings opportunities.
- Partner with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business Units to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Build robust financial business cases to support project approvals and implementation.
- Become the subject matter expert for the VEVA application and related idea management processes.
- Utilize ECAN and other business tools to develop and validate savings opportunities.
- Coordinate alignment among key stakeholders to successfully execute approved initiatives.
- Track, report, and support achievement of VEVA and SmartBOM objectives for the Airbag Division.
- Present project recommendations, financial impacts, and implementation plans to leadership teams.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely execution and delivery of results.
Krav
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience in cost reduction, value engineering, program management, purchasing, product engineering, manufacturing, or a related function.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects in a global environment.
- Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to build compelling business cases.
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations to management and leadership teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerBI.
Förmåner
- Opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
- New and different perspectives ensure team success.
- Commitment to developing people’s skills, knowledge, and creative potential.
- Training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.
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