Vitamix · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Manager Value Engineering & Platform Strategy
Olmsted, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVitamix is a global leader in high-performance blending solutions, recognized for its strong company culture and commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. They are seeking a Sr. Manager Value Engineering & Platform Strategy to lead the vision for value engineering and platform optimization, ensuring alignment between technical capabilities and commercial goals while managing a pipeline of initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Define and drive long-term platforming and modularity strategies that maximize component reuse, reduce SKU complexity, and accelerate time-to-market across the global product portfolio
Provide high level architectural guidance and system-level specifications to execution teams, ensuring that design decisions align with broader business goals for scalability and manufacturing efficiency
Evaluate and champion the adoption of emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes that offer competitive advantages in cost, weight, performance or sustainability
Lead the strategic development of a robust, Cost-Out and Value-Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) pipeline, utilizing competitive teardowns, data analysis, and cross-functional workshops to identify high-impact opportunities
Transform raw ideas into actionable business cases with clear ROI, technical specifications, and risk assessments, ensuring a high-quality backlog of “ready-to-execute” projects
Ensure all cost-reduction and platforming initiatives rigorously maintain or enhance product quality, customer experience, and brand reputation; serve as the gatekeeper against “cost-cutting at the expense of value.”
Serve as the strategic bridge between Product Management, Engineering and Supply Chain leadership to align to technical possibilities with both household and commercial roadmaps and financial targets
Establish and manage a structured prioritization framework to evaluate competing initiatives, allocating resources to projects with the highest strategic value and financial return
Monitor the end-to-end lifecycle of approved projects – from concept to validation – identifying critical risks, removing organizational barriers, and ensuring execution teams deliver against time, cost and specification targets
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in engineering with a focus on Value Engineering, Platform Architecture and/or Systems Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Proficient in MS Office
Experience with parametric cost modeling software
Proven track record of defining and implementing modular product architectures or platform strategies that reduced complexity and improved time to market
Strong ability to bridge engineering and finance
Demonstrated experience leading ideating workshops (e.g. teardowns, VAVE events, Kaizen) with cross-functional teams to generate cost-out and innovation pipelines
Deep understanding of NPD lifecycle with experience inserting value analysis
Proficiency in using data (warranty data, BOM cost analysis, competitive benchmarking) to prioritize engineering initiatives
Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority, particularly in aligning Product Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering leadership on conflicting priorities
Problem Solving - Skilled at quickly diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and developing and implementing effective solutions
Critical Thinking - Ability to break down complex information, identify key elements, and assess their validity and relevance
Communication - Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, explain decisions, and effectively convey complex ideas to different audiences
Relationship Building - Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, teams, and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment
Influence - Ability to persuade and guide others towards a desired outcome
Innovation & Adaptability - Demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas, explore unconventional approaches, and adapt strategies to achieve desired outcomes, showcasing originality, resourcefulness and a willingness to experiment
Process Improvement - Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Leadership - Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others by clearly communicating vision, fostering positive relationships, and providing opportunities for growth and development
Strategic Thinking/Planning - Ability to analyze situations, anticipate challenges, develop innovative solutions, and align actions with long-term goals
Business Acumen - Demonstrated understanding and application of key business principles, including strategic thinking, financial literacy, and market awareness
Conflict Resolution/Management - Effectively manages and resolves conflicts, fostering positive working relationships by actively listening, communicating clearly and finding acceptable solutions
Change Leadership - Champion a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation, encouraging employees to embrace change to align with organizations vision and goals
Preferred
Experience with high-volume consumer products, appliances, or electromechanical products is preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Benefits
Multiple wellness programs and perks
A free Vitamix machine
An onsite fitness center
Flexible work environment
Great work culture
Healthy living initiatives like fitness reimbursements
Opportunities for advancement
Company
Vitamix
Developing and producing the world's best-performing and most reliable blending equipment since 1921.
501-1000 employees
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