Senior Manufacturing Professional - Cost Optimization

Description:

Role Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing & Supply Chain Cost Optimization Engineer will lead and execute cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives across global manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering operations. This role is focused on hands-on execution, working cross-functionally to identify, deliver, and sustain measurable cost savings while building a scalable internal capability.

Job involve immediate travel to Japan and other manufacturing unit of our client.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and execute cost optimization opportunities across:

- Manufacturing processes and labor productivity

- Supply chain sourcing and supplier cost structures

- Engineering-driven design-for-cost and complexity reduction

- Make/buy and subcontracting strategies

- Lead cross-functional initiatives with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance teams

- Apply Lean manufacturing, DFM/DFA, and industrial engineering principles to reduce cost and cycle time

- Program-manage multiple cost optimization initiatives, tracking:

- Savings targets

- Execution milestones

- Risks and mitigation actions

- Realized vs. forecast savings

- Ensure savings are validated, realized, and sustained

- Prepare clear, data-backed updates for leadership reviews

- Build repeatable processes and playbooks to embed cost optimization into daily operations

Required Qualifications:

6-12 years of experience in:

- Manufacturing engineering

- Supply chain optimization

- Cost reduction / operations excellence roles

- Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable cost savings

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed organizations

- Ability to work in fast-paced, execution-driven environments

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or engineered products

- Exposure to design-for-cost or design simplification initiatives

- Lean / Six Sigma certification

- Experience working with global team