{"id":4110286,"url":"https://alion.io/job/fortifi-food-processing-solutions-sourcing-vave-engineer","title":"Sourcing VA/VE Engineer","company":{"id":2430174,"name":"Fortifi Food Processing Solutions","domain":"fortififoodsolutions.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/fortififoodsolutions","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"UltiPro","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.75,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":41,"computed_at":"2026-11-15T07:52:55Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Gainesville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"GD&T","optional":false},{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":true},{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-11T21:16:03Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-15T07:00:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Position Summary\nCantrell-Gainco is seeking a hands-on Sourcing / Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) Engineer to support strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost reduction, dual-sourcing, localization, and product resourcing initiatives. This role serves as the technical engineering partner to Strategic Sourcing, helping transition components and assemblies to new or alternate suppliers while ensuring fit, form, function, quality, safety, and performance requirements are maintained.\nThe engineer will work with physical parts, existing drawings, 3D models, suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain. The role is responsible for developing technical documentation, measuring and reverse engineering components, defining critical requirements, creating qualification and test plans, evaluating samples, and supporting validation before production release.\nKey Responsibilities\nResourcing and Strategic Sourcing Support\nPartner with Strategic Sourcing to execute supplier resourcing, localization, dual-source, cost-reduction, and VA/VE projects.\nProvide complete technical information for suppliers to accurately quote and manufacture components and assemblies.\nReview existing documentation to determine whether drawings, models, specifications, tolerances, materials, finishes, and testing requirements are sufficient for competitive sourcing.\nLead supplier technical reviews and resolve questions related to manufacturability, specifications, tolerances, materials, interfaces, and product function.\nSupport RFQs, supplier selection, first article review, qualification, production trials, and implementation.\nDrawings, Models, and Technical Documentation\nCreate, review, and revise 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models for sourcing and manufacturing purposes.\nDevelop drawings and models from existing parts when historical documentation is incomplete or unavailable.\nInterpret and clearly document dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, materials, surface finishes, coatings, weld requirements, interfaces, and assembly requirements.\nIdentify and document critical-to-quality and critical-to-function characteristics.\nSupport engineering change documentation resulting from VA/VE activities or approved supplier recommendations.\nPart Measurement and Reverse Engineering\nPhysically measure and evaluate production components and assemblies using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other dimensional inspection tools.\nReverse engineer components as needed to support resourcing and supplier qualification.\nCompare physical components to drawings and models, document discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with Engineering and Quality.\nDetermine which dimensions and features are functionally critical and which may allow manufacturing flexibility.\nCoordinate advanced inspection, including CMM inspection, when required.\nValidation and Test Planning\nDevelop risk-based qualification and validation test plans for newly sourced, redesigned, or process-changed components.\nDefine measurable acceptance criteria based on part function, application, interfaces, safety, and product requirements.\nCoordinate dimensional inspection, fit checks, functional testing, assembly trials, endurance testing, and production trials as appropriate.\nReview supplier samples, first article inspection reports, material certifications, and supporting documentation before recommending approval.\nDocument test results, communicate technical concerns, and support corrective actions when samples or production parts do not meet requirements.\nVA/VE and Cost Reduction\nEvaluate designs for opportunities to improve cost, manufacturability, standardization, availability, serviceability, and supplier flexibility without reducing performance or reliability.\nCollaborate with suppliers on alternative materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances, finishes, purchased components, and design approaches.\nApply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to cost-reduction and resourcing opportunities.\nChallenge unnecessarily restrictive specifications where commercially available solutions can provide equivalent performance.\nProvide technical analysis for make/buy, alternate-process, and alternate-supplier decisions.\nComponent and Manufacturing Experience\nThe ideal candidate will have experience with several of the following component types and processes:\n\nCNC-machined steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and engineered plastic components\n\nTurning, milling, drilling, threading, and related machining processes\n\nForged and subsequently machined components\n\nSheet metal, structural fabrication, weldments, and fabricated assemblies\n\nMechanical assemblies and subassemblies\n\nEngineered polymers and plastic components\n\nBearings, shafts, bushings, fasteners, and power-transmission components\n\nMotors, sensors, switches, cables, connectors, and other electrical components\n\nPneumatic cylinders, valves, fittings, tubing, manifolds, and related assemblies\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.\nAt least 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, mechanical design, supplier engineering, sourcing engineering, product engineering, or VA/VE.\nProficiency creating and interpreting 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly.\nWorking knowledge of tolerances, GD&T, materials, finishes, and manufacturing requirements.\nHands-on experience measuring and evaluating mechanical components.\nAbility to develop practical qualification, inspection, and validation plans.\nStrong mechanical aptitude, structured problem solving, project ownership, and supplier communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple resourcing and cost-reduction projects simultaneously.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in an OEM, food-processing equipment, industrial equipment, or discrete manufacturing environment.\nExperience with supplier development, supplier quality, sourcing engineering, or new supplier qualification.\nExperience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, or similar CAD software.\nWorking knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.\nExperience with first article inspection, capability reviews, and corrective action processes.\nExperience applying DFMA and formal VA/VE methodologies.\nFamiliarity with electrical and pneumatic systems and components.\nExperience working with domestic and international suppliers.\nFamiliarity with ERP/MRP systems, product lifecycle management, and engineering change processes.\nKey Competencies\n\nMechanical aptitude\n\nManufacturing process knowledge\n\nCAD and technical drawing capability\n\nDimensional inspection\n\nAnalytical problem solving\n\nSupplier collaboration\n\nCost-conscious engineering\n\nAttention to detail\n\nCross-functional communication\n\nProject ownership and follow-through\n\nMeasures of Success\nIncrease the speed and technical effectiveness of resourcing projects.\nReduce delays caused by missing, incomplete, or unclear technical documentation.\nSuccessfully qualify alternate suppliers, components, and manufacturing processes.\nImprove first-pass acceptance of supplier samples and first articles.\nReduce supply risk through improved documentation, validation, and dual sourcing.\nIdentify and implement sustainable VA/VE and supplier-driven cost reductions.\nExpand the number of components that can be competitively sourced while maintaining quality, safety, reliability, and functionality.\nWorking Relationships\nThis position works closely with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Service, and external suppliers. The role requires regular time on the manufacturing floor and in inspection or test areas. Supplier visits and limited travel may be required based on project needs.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nCantrell-Gainco is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. 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