VAVE Project Engineer III (Onsite in Loveland, CO)

Are you…   

Interested in a field-based role?

Interested in developing your career in the water industry?

If so, read on!

Protecting water, the most valuable resource, and driving sustainability is very close to our hearts. You will be part of a flexible, family-friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment.

We offer:

• Benefits starting Day 1 including medical/dental/vision, 401k with company matching
• Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Family benefits including family planning support and paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Lots of independence with a seriously supportive team and manager!

The VAVE Project Engineer III will be responsible for executing VAVE projects through all funnel stages (identification, valuation, scoping/assessment, execution, release to production and closure). As well, in addition to driving projects, this role will also document processes, procedures and standard work, serving as a mentor to VAVE Project Engineers II on technical matters. Due to the wide breadth of VAVE projects this role will require high levels of cross functional collaboration and alignment.

This position is part of the Loveland Operations VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) team and will be on-site in Loveland, CO.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Identify potential VAVE projects and develop preliminary Business Cases for evaluation and prioritization
• Drive VAVE projects from identification to closure
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across all funnel stages to advance in a timely manner
• Indirectly manage/influence cross functional project resources to complete deliverables
• Develop and Document VAVE team process/standard work and continuous improvement
• Advocate and educate VAVE as a process to the broader organization
• Act as a technical and process resource to VAVE Project Engineers II, inside and outside the VAVE team.

The essential requirements of the job include:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5-7 years of experience in component or system design engineering.
• Project management skills with a track record of meeting tight deadlines and managing priority constraints effectively.
• Technical expertise in component design, manufacturability, GD&T, material selection, and systems design, including Lean manufacturing.
• Experience with multiple manufacturing methods, including injection molding, machining, sheet metal, and PCB manufacturing.
• Financial analysis proficiency, including BOM analysis, component pricing, assembly costing, and overhead cost modeling.
• Ability to drive supplier improvements that enhance component quality and result in positive PPV impact and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience in design from concept through qualification to manufacturing transfer.
• Knowledge in Change Management concepts
• Data and fact-based problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

It would be great if you also possess:

• Six Sigma Experience

At Hach (www.hach.com), we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every associate plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.

As part of our team, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs. You’ll also belong to a respectful and collaborative community that fosters career growth and professional development. You’ll be supported by resources that make a positive difference in your life because, at Hach, we value your authenticity and want your talents to shine.

Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment.  More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us

Hach is proud to be a Water Quality company in Veralto (NYSE: VLTO).  Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. That is the tomorrow Veralto is creating toda