Freelance Project Leader - Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

Our client, a leading global organization specializing in energy management and automation solutions, is looking to hire a Project Leader Cost Optimization & Value Engineering to join their team.

Key Responsibilities;

- Lead cost optimization and value engineering projects for electro-mechanical and

electronic product categories.

- Develop should-cost models, perform benchmarking, and drive cost visibility initiatives.

- Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-cultural

teams.

- Analyze product structures, materials, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing processes to

identify cost reduction opportunities.

- Provide technical assessments, design improvement ideas, and productivity

recommendations.

- Prepare and deliver strong presentations and reports to leadership and global

stakeholders.

- Drive localization, sustainability, packaging optimization, and digital cost initiatives as

required.

Qualifications & Experience;

- 610 years of experience in product, manufacturing, or electronics domains.

- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or

Electronics.

- Background in product-based or product & process-based industries (EMS/assembly).

NOTE -

Location - Bangalore, BGRT

Duration - 1 year (Extendable)

Capacity - Full Time, On-site

Skills Required:

Technical Skills:

- Should-cost estimation and benchmarking.

- Knowledge of electro-mechanical parts, plastics, metals, PCB manufacturing, and

electronics components.

- 3D modeling (for electro-mechanical).

Public

- Understanding of electronics circuits, boards, and box-build assemblies.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.

Core Competencies:

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Influencing and convincing abilities.

- Cross-cultural collaboration.

- Analytical thinking and problem solving.

Added Advantages:

- Experience in localization projects.

- Exposure to digital cost platforms.

- Knowledge of sustainability initiatives.

- Packaging engineering and logistics exposure.