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. None.