Project Value Engineer
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Job Location:
Urbana, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Urbana OH
Job Title: Project Value Engineer
About Rittal
Rittal is a leading global provider of solutions for industrial enclosures power distribution climate control and IT infrastructure as well as software and services. The company is a member of the Friedhelm Loh Group a successful international player with 18 production plants 80 subsidiaries and 12000 employees.
Rittal LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the worlds leading industrial and IT enclosures racks and accessories including high-efficiency high-density power management and climate control systems for industrial data center outdoor and hybrid applications.
Primary Activities/Duties
Value Engineering & Project Leadership
- Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) workshops with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize cost-reduction opportunities.
- Analyze product designs materials and manufacturing processes to propose and implement cost-saving changes.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking to identify cost gaps and improvement targets.
Project Management & Reporting
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for cost-reduction initiatives including timelines budgets and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion.
- Track and report KPIs for cost savings and project success.
- Present regular updates to management on project status results and future opportunities.
Technical Analysis & Design Support
- Perform detailed technical analysis of components and assemblies to identify alternative materials manufacturing methods or design changes.
- Apply sheet metal fabrication knowledge (e.g. punching laser cutting forming welding) to optimize designs for cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure new product designs meet target cost goals.
- Serve as a mandatory checkpoint in the design process for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and BOM cost reviews.
Supplier & Procurement Collaboration
- Partner with purchasing to evaluate supplier proposals negotiate costs and identify alternative vendors.
- Review BOMs to identify high-cost components and lead efforts to source cost-effective alternatives.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
- 25 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in sheet metal fabrication.
- Proven experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams.
- Strong technical background in mechanical design and sheet metal processes.
- Preferred proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor PTC Creo).
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to present complex data and perform cost-benefit analysis.
- Experience managing project budgets and timelines.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability you may contact the companys Human Resources Department at .
This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO including Disability/Vets.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Primavera
- Microstation
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- ProCore
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Autocad
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
About Company
Thank you for your interest in Rittal North America. Rittal designs and manufactures the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including high efficiency, high density power management and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and h ... View more
