Position Summary

The Engineer VAVE is responsible for executing Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) projects that deliver product cost optimization while maintaining product functionality, quality, reliability, compliance, and customer value. The role involves identifying and implementing cost-out opportunities through design improvements, material optimization, supplier collaboration, benchmarking, and engineering innovation across multiple product categories inside Faucets & Kitchen Sinks, Sanitary Products, Bathing & styling products etc.
- Key Responsibilities
- VAVE Project Execution
- Execute VAVE projects through defined stage-gate/exit-gate processes from ideation to implementation.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement cost reduction opportunities through competitive benchmarking, teardown activities, supplier suggestions, and opportunity programs.
- Develop engineering solutions that balance cost, quality, manufacturability, and customer requirements.
- Support Request for Engineering Action (REA) execution and change management activities.
- Drive project timelines,



risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful implementation.
- Product Design & Creo Expertise
- Develop detailed 3D models, Surfacing, Solid Modelling, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation using PTC Creo.
- Generate and evaluate alternate design concepts for cost optimization.
- Perform solid modeling, drafting, GD&T; application, tolerance reviews, and design modifications.
- Product design in Plastic, sheet metal, Casting, Vitreous, Al, Glass etc.
- Support engineering validation through simulations, design reviews, and prototype evaluations.
- Manage design release activities through Windchill and SAP systems.
- Design-to-Cost & Cost Engineering
- Demonstrate solid understanding of Design-to-Cost (DTC) principles.
- Analyze product BOMs and identify high-impact cost reduction opportunities.
- Perform cost-benefit analysis for design alternatives, ma

📌 Walk-in || VAVE Design Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Kohler
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