VAVE Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Experience Required: 8–10 Years

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced VAVE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering) Engineer with expertise in electro-mechanical product design, cost optimization, and medical device development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SolidWorks, engineering change management, design verification, and project execution within the medical device or life sciences industry.

The role involves driving VAVE initiatives, optimizing product designs and costs, coordinating with suppliers and offshore teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable medical device, EMC, and safety requirements.

Primary Skills

VAVE Methodologies and Cost Optimization,

Electro-Mechanical Engineering,

Medical Device Development,

SolidWorks (3D Modeling and 2D Drawings),

Engineering Change Management (ECM),

Design Verification and Validation (V&V)

EMC and Product Safety Requirements

Project Planning and Execution

Secondary Skills

• Medical Device Standards and Regulatory Requirements,
• Prototype Development and Testing,
• Test Protocol Preparation and Test Report Documentation,
• Supplier Management and Coordination
• Component Replacement and Evaluation
• Technical Documentation and Engineering Reports
• Onsite-Offshore Team Coordination
• Multiple Project Management
• Production Implementation and Design Updates
• Quotation and Sample Part Management

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage VAVE projects to improve product value, optimize costs, and enhance design efficiency.
• Review existing electro-mechanical designs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and product improvement.
• Create, modify, and maintain 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Manage engineering changes and coordinate implementation of approved changes into production.
• Prepare design verification protocols, execute testing, and document test results.
• Evaluate new designs and replacement components to ensure performance, reliability, and compatibility.
• Ensure mechanical product designs align with applicable EMC and electrical safety requirements.
• Support EMC, safety, and design verification testing activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, prototype components, sample parts, and technical evaluations.
• Plan project activities, monitor progress, and manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with offshore engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to meet project timelines.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, engineering reports, and change records.
• Support medical device development processes and applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, design, and supplier teams to ensure successful product implementation.

Required Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with VAVE methodologies, tools, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Hands-on proficiency in SolidWorks and mechanical design documentation.
• Knowledge of medical device development lifecycles and applicable standards.
• Experience with engineering change management and production implementation.
• Experience in design verification, test protocol development, testing, and reporting.
• Knowledge of EMC and product safety requirements and testing.
• Proven project planning and execution skills, including managing multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and onsite-offshore engineering teams.
• Strong technical documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device, healthcare technology, or life sciences industry.
• Experience with electro-mechanical product development and prototype evaluation.
• Knowledge of design-for-cost, design optimization, and component lifecycle management.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.