Sustaining Engineer

Product Optimization & Value Engineering

• Lead and support Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to improve product performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
• Drive continuous product improvement projects throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce variant complexity, standardize components, and improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of existing designs and manufacturing processes.

Cost Reduction & Supplier Collaboration

• Perform cost analysis and identify opportunities for material, component, and manufacturing cost reductions.
• Evaluate alternative components, technologies, and materials in collaboration with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing activities from a technical perspective.
• Assist Purchasing during supplier discussions, technical reviews, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve product quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage engineering changes and product updates to support business and customer requirements.
• Support product transfers, localization projects, and manufacturing transitions.
• Ensure product documentation, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials remain current and accurate.
• Analyze field performance and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities.

Manufacturing & Operational Support

• Act as the primary engineering interface between Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Support production teams in resolving technical issues affecting quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure products are designed and maintained for manufacturability, serviceability, and scalability.

Compliance & Technical Support

• Support CE certification activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and product validation activities as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise for quality investigations, supplier issues, and customer-related concerns.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sustaining Engineering, Value Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with industrial equipment, instrumentation, automation, or machinery products preferred.
• Experience working within a multinational company (MNC) environment is advantageous.
• Proven experience supporting products throughout their lifecycle, including cost reduction and manufacturing optimization initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong engineering and technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience leading product optimization and cost reduction projects.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation in English.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency with: SolidWorks & AutoCAD
• Understanding of:  Manufacturing processes; Design for Manufacturing (DFM); Design for Assembly (DFA); Product cost analysis; Supplier development and qualification processes; Engineering change management.

Preferred

• Mechanical Engineering or Automation background.
• Experience working closely with manufacturing operations and supply chain organizations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with SAP C4C, SAP, or other ERP systems.
• Experience supporting CE certification and regulatory compliance activities.
• Familiarity with adhesive dispensing, fluid handling, automation equipment, or industrial machinery.

Core Competencies

• Customer-focused with a strong business mindset.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mentality.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions without direct authority.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities.

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