Description
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Position: Senior VAVE Engineer (Terex screener Platforms)
Location: Dungannon
Hours: 39.75 per week
Reports to: Engineering Director
Role Summary
The VAVE Engineer is responsible for driving Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities across Terex Materials Processing products, delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, safety, and delivery performance. The role owns PPV, eCost, and VA/VE savings outcomes through hands-on, technically rigorous engineering, combining detailed design ownership with strong commercial awareness. The position operates cross-functionally and plays a key role in embedding cost-conscious, value-driven thinking into both legacy products and New Product Development
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Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. Own and deliver site-level PPV, eCost, and VA/VE targets through structured cost-down initiatives, redesign activities, and supplier engagement.
2. Lead technical cost-driver analysis, component teardowns, and clean-sheet redesigns of components, systems and processes.
3. Apply simulation techniques and virtual testing tools to model, validate, and optimise opportunities prior to physical build.
4. Support prototype build, test rig activity, and physical validation to prove function, durability, and safety of VA/VE solutions.
5. Embed VA/VE principles early in NPPD to influence system architecture, target cost, and design definition.
6. Lead supplier validation activities including PPAP/FAI, specification definition, and technical alignment.
7. Ensure VA/VE initiatives maintain or improve product quality, reliability, and warranty performance.
8. Drive ECO execution on VAVE opportunities and configuration control to ensure robust and timely production release.
9. Maintain transparent reporting of savings, risks, and progress through shared dashboards and structured governance.
10. Actively contribute to safety culture by embedding Zero Harm principles into design decisions and supporting SIF reviews.
11. Share best practice through cross-site VAVE forums, mentoring, and structured knowledge-sharing sessions.
Experience & Qualifications:
12. Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
13. Demonstrated experience delivering value and cost savings within a manufacturing or heavy equipment environment.
14. Strong background in hydraulic system design, component specification, and electro-hydraulic control.
15. Experience supporting New Product Development and influencing design decisions at system level.
16. Working knowledge of supplier validation processes, cost modelling, and production release workflows.
17. Chartered Engineer status or active progression toward chartership is preferred.
18. Experience of Crushing and Conveying equipment would be a distinct advantage.
19. Strong planning and execution skills.
20. Ability to handle and complete multiple projects under tight deadlines
21. Good Presentation and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
22. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
23. Ability to perform detailed, hands-on engineering design and analysis, translating concepts into production-ready solutions.
24. Proficiency in Simulation tools for hydraulic and mechanical modelling and virtual validation.
25. Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles, GD&T, and engineering drawing standards.
26. Data-driven mindset with experience using Power BI, Excel, or similar tools to track and communicate performance.
27. Commercial awareness and ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, and safety trade-offs.
28. Strong communication and influencing skills, able to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers.
29. Alignment with the Terex Way values, demonstrating accountability, inclusion, continuous improvement, and a strong safety-first mindset.
30. Self-motivated and high energy.
31. Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities.
32. Strong negotiation skills.
33. Business Acumen, Drive for results, Excellent listening skills, Perseverance
The above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
All applicants must demonstrate through their application form, how they meet the criteria for the position applied for.
Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our community.