Senior Consultant VAVE Program

Senior Consultant - VAVE Program Image

Skill Set :

VAVE

Total Experience :

15.00 to 20.00 Years

No of Openings :

1

Job Post Date :

19/05/2026

Job Expiry Date :

30/06/2026

Domain :

IT

Location :

CLEVELAND

[United States]

Job Reference No :

4073078 Job Summary

About Us:

At Tech Mahindra (Tech Mahindra | Connected World, Connected Experiences), we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences. We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences. Consumer 'experiences' are driving and disrupting industries like never before. Businesses must build seamless yet simple enterprises that collaborate, synergize, and drive the change. Change that connects us all and empowers us to deliver experiences that span across the digital, the physical, the convergent, and everything in between. That's when truly connected experiences manifest. Extraordinary is when experiences come together - a continuous convergence of digital technologies, touchpoints, and most importantly people. It's time to reimagine, reinvent, and revolutionize business models & operations as well as to transform enterprises into living, breathing, and connected businesses. We are the Digital Change makers who strive to change the way the world, communities, businesses, and humans interact digitally. We are harnessing the power of change, brought in by technologies, that makes it the most exciting time to be alive in human history. Our universe, as we build it, disrupt it, and redesign it, is powering the digital change. Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000+ professionals working for 1000+ Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We're part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in India. Under a new CEO, Tech Mahindra is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle.

Job Title:

Senior Consultant - VAVE Program

Location:

Cottage Grove, MN (Each location to be visited once. USA (CA, NE, ND, NC, OH) and Tijuana (Mexico). May add few more locations.)

Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote:

Hybrid

Duration:

3 Months The payrate is $90/hr. to $120/hr. C2C

Role Summary:

The Senior VAVE Consultant will lead, anchor, and execute the end-to-end VAVE program directly at the supplier's facility for Industrial products. This role ensures that the supplier generates credible, feasible, and implementable cost-reduction ideas without compromising quality, reliability, performance, or regulatory compliance. Consultant will work closely with the Program Manager, the client's cross-functional teams, and the supplier's cross-functional teams to ensure the program delivers validated savings. Key Responsibilities VAVE Strategy, Planning & Alignment Translate client expectations, product scope, and savings targets into a structured VAVE execution roadmap for the supplier. Establish clear governance, cadence, workshop plans, and decision gates for supplier-side execution. Ensure supplier leadership and cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality etc.,) are aligned, resourced, and accountable. Define VAVE workstreams: material, design, process, standardization, and specification optimization. Technical Analysis & Baseline Preparation Review supplier's current product cost structure, BOM, routing, manufacturing processes, tooling. Perform structured analyses: functional analysis, cost driver mapping, tear-down insights, benchmarking, alternate material/process feasibility. Identify major value levers and prioritize high-impact VAVE zones. Facilitation of Workshops & Ideation Sessions Lead and facilitate on-site VAVE workshops using industry-standard methods (FAST, DFMA, 7-step VAVE, idea funneling etc.,). Drive supplier participation, ensuring ideas originate from their teams. Promote creative but practical ideation, leveraging benchmarks and cross-industry best practices. Maintain a traceable idea register. Technical & Cost Feasibility Development Guide supplier engineers in developing VAVE concepts to a technically defensible level. Review supplier calculations: BOM impact, Labor/cycle time changes, Tooling implications, Yield and scrap effects, Supply chain and logistics impacts Ensure savings assumptions are realistic, evidence-backed, and auditable. Coordinate supplier's risk assessments (DFMEA/PFMEA updates). Validation Planning & Coordination Work with supplier teams to define prototype, test, and qualification needs for each shortlisted idea. Coordinate trials, PPAP/FAI readiness, and supplier internal testing. Ensure ideas meet client's quality, regulatory, safety, and performance standards. Reporting, Documentation & Stakeholder Management Maintain up-to-date documentation—idea funnel, business cases, risks, decisions, and validation progress. Provide weekly progress reports to the Program Manager with clear risks, dependencies, and decisions needed. Present VAVE outputs to client engineering, procurement, and leadership stakeholders. Drive alignment between supplier and client during reviews. Implementation Readiness & Handover Ensure ideas approved by client are ready for implementation (complete drawings, process updates, validation evidence). Support supplier to prepare implementation timelines, investment requests, and transition plans. Ensure a clean handover into implementation tracking. Required Skills & Experience Experience 15+ years in VAVE/Value Engineering, NPD, Manufacturing Engineering, Cost Reduction, or Industrial Engineering. Proven experience leading VAVE programs at tier-1 or tier-2 suppliers in relevant industries (electro-mechanical, industrial, automotive, electronics, consumer products, etc.). Strong background in product cost breakdown, design-for-manufacture/assembly, and manufacturing processes. Technical Skills Deep understanding of BOM, cost modeling, manufacturing processes, tooling, materials, and supply chain economics. Skilled in structured VAVE tools and methodologies: FAST diagrams, DFMA, Tear-down/value analysis, Benchmarking, Cost driver modeling Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, engineering change documents. Behavioral Skills Strong workshop facilitation and cross-functional leadership. Excellent stakeholder management across supplier teams and client teams. Able to handle conflicts, push for accountability, and maintain neutrality. High clarity in communication, documentation, and presentations. Typical Deliverables of this Role VAVE roadmap & execution plan Baseline cost analysis & teardown insights VAVE workshop outputs and idea funnel Technical and commercial feasibility packs Savings validation documents Risk register, validation plan Final VAVE report for client approval Implementation readiness package "Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at ADA_Accomodations@TechMahindra.com."