Value Engineering Manager-Electric Product MNC

Dongguan Permanent RMB400,000 - RMB500,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for identifying and delivering cost reduction opportunities through value engineering, supplier optimization, manufacturing improvements, and design enhancements across an established product portfolio.Working closely with engineering, sourcing, quality, and operations teams, you will lead engineering change activities and drive productivity initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Join a global provider of electric product solutions
  • Drive value engineering and cost reduction across global product portfolio.

About Our Client

Our client is a multinational technology company with a strong presence in safety, connected devices, and consumer-oriented solutions. With global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, the organization continues to invest in product innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute productivity roadmaps for existing product lines and platforms.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities through value engineering, component optimization, design simplification, and manufacturing improvements.
  • Lead complex cross-functional projects with accountability for savings delivery and implementation.
  • Analyze BOM structure, manufacturing costs, supplier costs, warranty data, and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Drive engineering change activities from evaluation through validation and production deployment.
  • Partner closely with sourcing teams and suppliers on localization, second-source qualification, and material substitution initiatives.
  • Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to improve product performance, manufacturability, and profitability.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on productivity methodologies and cost optimization approaches.
  • Establish project metrics and monitor the achievement of productivity targets.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in Value Engineering, Productivity Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Cost Engineering, Product Engineering, or related functions.
  • Strong track record of delivering measurable cost savings through design, sourcing, and manufacturing optimization.
  • Experience with engineering change management, supplier development, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional project execution.
  • Background in consumer electronics, smart home products, appliances, industrial products, electromechanical devices, or related industries.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach.
  • Comfortable working within international and matrix organizations.
  • Fluent English communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to influence strategic productivity initiatives with global business impact.
  • Exposure to international engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
  • Broad ownership across product lifecycle, value engineering, and cost optimization programs.
  • Collaborative and innovation-focused culture.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.
Contact
Emma Li
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107386
Phone number
+86 755 36350533

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Project / Programme Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Dongguan
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Li
Consultant phone
+86 755 36350533
Job Reference
JN-092026-7107386

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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