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Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.\nPrimary Function\nThe Value Engineering Manager leads the identification, development, and execution of cost-out initiatives across the NAWT organization. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Management to deliver measurable cost reductions while maintaining or improving product performance, quality, and customer value.\nResponsibilities\nLead VAVE Program Strategy. Develop, prioritize, and communicate the VAVE cost-out roadmap using data-driven business criteria.\nExecute Cross-Functional Cost-Out Projects. Drive component redesigns, value analysis, DFM/DFA activities, and supplier-focused cost reduction.\nFinancial Modeling & Reporting. Create detailed cost models for material, labor, overhead, tooling, and logistics; validate savings with Finance.\nGuide structured problem solving, including the 8-Step Problem Solving methodology, RCA, A3 development, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nStakeholder Collaboration. Serve as central communication point between engineering, operations, sourcing, and leadership teams.\nGovernance & Compliance. Maintain full documentation, ensure ECN compliance, and champion standardized VAVE processes.\nLead and Develop Technical Talent. Direct and mentor engineering project managers, designers, and practitioners. Set expectations for execution discipline, documentation rigor, and cross-functional partnership.\nResource Planning & Alignment. Manage resource allocation across VAVE initiatives. Partner with functional engineering leaders on staffing alignment and project review structures.\nTechnical Governance & Mentorship. Lead teams in DFM/DFA, cost modeling, prototyping approaches, and validation. Coach emerging engineers to build long-term organizational capability.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.\n5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Value Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.\nProven success delivering cost-out projects and cross-functional engineering initiatives.\nStrong analytical capability and proficiency in cost modeling.\nExpertise in structured problem solving (DMAIC, A3, RCA, etc.).\nExperience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams.\nStrategic, data-driven decision making.\nTechnical depth in manufacturing and product engineering.\nStrong communication and executive presentation skills.\nLeadership and coaching capability for engineering managers, designers, and practitioners.\nHigh accountability, ownership, and execution discipline.\nCommitment to continuous improvement and cross-functional alignment.\nADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:\nLean/Six Sigma certification.\nSAP or relevant ERP experience.\nMulti-site or global supply chain experience.\nDemonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.\nWe Offer\nCompetitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.\nADA Statement & EEO Statement\nIn developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.\nWe consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. 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