Club Car · 9 hours ago
Senior Design Engineer – VA/VE
Evans, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expClub Car is a company focused on leading Value Analysis / Value Engineering initiatives in the electric vehicle sector. The Senior Design Engineer will oversee VA/VE projects from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and collaboration with global teams to drive value and margin improvement.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead VA/VE projects from concept to launch, overseeing design, analysis, documentation, and product release. Apply proven project management methods to ensure timely delivery and guide cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
Accurately develop business cases on potential VA/VE project opportunities
Coordinate VA/VE brainstorming and ideation sessions with global cross-functional teams to build pipeline of project opportunities. Continuously evaluate product BOMs and relevant product/spend data to identify focus areas
Participate in technical and project reviews across the VA/VE project portfolio and provide feedback on design solutions, risks and mitigations, timing plans, etc
Aid in tracking and monitoring financial impacts and reporting for assigned VA/VE projects
Collaborate closely with the India Engineering team to provide local support on VA/VE projects when needed (i.e., supporting local test execution, prototyping, manufacturing pilot builds, jury evaluations, etc.)
Independently manage multiple mid-to-large projects with strong organization and effective task prioritization
Aid in implementing core value engineering principles into our product development process
Effectively mentor less-experienced engineers within the local and global VA/VE team on best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent is required
7+ years' relevant experience is recommended
Value engineering principles (Design for Manufacture/Assembly, Should Costing, Product Benchmarking)
Vehicle or system mechanical architecture
Continuously raise your level of leadership, authority, and influence within the VA/VE team
Proficient at identifying project risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans
Self-motivated, collaborative, and creative in solving problems, driving execution, and delivering results
Strong passion to teach and grow capabilities of the company
Flexible problem solver that offers solutions for roadblocks
Must be tenacious and demonstrate a willingness to be hands-on and get things done
Understanding and application of APQP tools such as requirements definition, DFMEA, DVP&R, control plans, etc
Understanding of vehicle systems such as powertrains, suspensions, chassis, plastics, etc
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with strong ability to communicate across global regions and cultures
Ability to teach and mentor internal engineering design processes and best practices
Employs 'best' solution to problem rather than most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements)
Understanding and basic use of CAD systems
Working knowledge of GD&T and ANSI Y14.5 drafting standards
High capability in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business
Preferred
Mechanical Engineering is preferred but not required
Company
Club Car
Club Car, LLC manufacturers small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Haresh Shah
Chief Financial Officer
Angie Hammond, PHR, SHRM-CP
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-12-05
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