Summer Intern- Steering Wheels Value Analysis Value Engineering

 Req ID 73431 | Washington, United States ZF Passive Safety Systems US Inc.

Your Tasks

• Generation of cost reduction ideas with the aim to improve product & Process
• Lead/ Manage Value Analysis Value Engineering activities from the identification until approval of Management
• Track/ Guide the actions upon approval to SOP , assuring implementation acc/ scope & Timing
• Meet Yearly Value Analysis Value Engineering Target , established by Management into OP  with all departments support
• Be focused on profitability : Assessing profit of proposals, component and products & processs improvement; Finding  improvements for serial projects (VA) and as well for projcts in development (VE)
• Promote/ Lead Workshop with the plant , as well with suppliers to generate savings & improve profit
• Collaborate / Give support with customer to find actions to generate opportunities for cost reduction . Workshop coordination with customers.

Your Profile

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience actively contributing in group or team-based environments.
• Understanding of core engineering fundamentals, development processes, and problem‑solving methods.
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to work directly with components and test setups.
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools.
• Self‑motivated, inquisitive, and engaged in all assigned tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field preferred).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Summer Intern- Steering Wheels Value Analysis Value Engineering and apply now!

Contact

Barbara Campa

Barbara.Campa.external@zf-lifetec.com 

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With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

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