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GE Aerospace

Value Engineering Manager

Evendale, OH · On-site

$192K - $255K/yr

As Senior Manager, Value Engineering, you'll lead high-impact design and manufacturing initiatives that unlock customer value, enhance producibility and quality, and drive cost out-without compromise.

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Value Engineering Leader

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$90K - $130K/yr

As a Value Engineering Leader at ValueCore, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our customers adopt value selling at scale. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify ...

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Senior Director, Value Engineering

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$139K - $186K/yr

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How much do value engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for value engineering in the United States is $62,977.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Value Engineering vs Cost Estimator?

AspectValue EngineeringCost Estimator
CredentialsProfessional certifications like SAVE, PECPAs, CPCs, or industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, project managers, constructionConstruction firms, engineering companies, project planning
Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, engineeringConstruction, engineering, architecture

Value Engineering focuses on analyzing and improving project value by optimizing costs and functions, often during design phases. Cost Estimators primarily develop detailed cost projections for projects, ensuring budgets are accurate. While both roles involve cost considerations, Value Engineering emphasizes value optimization, whereas Cost Estimators focus on precise cost calculation.

What is value engineering?

Value engineering is a systematic method used to improve the value of a project, product, or process by analyzing its functions and seeking ways to reduce cost without compromising quality, performance, or reliability. It involves a team-based approach to examine all aspects of a project and identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings. Value engineering is commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and product design to maximize efficiency and deliver better results within budget constraints.

How does a Value Engineer typically collaborate with other departments during a project lifecycle?

Value Engineers work closely with cross-functional teams such as design, procurement, and project management to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. They regularly participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review project specifications, suggest alternative materials or processes, and ensure proposed changes align with functional requirements. This collaborative approach helps streamline decision-making, increase project efficiency, and deliver greater value to clients. Effective communication and negotiation skills are essential in ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on proposed solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Value Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Value Engineer, you need expertise in cost analysis, process optimization, and engineering principles, usually backed by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with value analysis methodologies, CAD software, and project management tools is typically required, along with certifications like CVS (Certified Value Specialist) being beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration skills help value engineers lead multidisciplinary teams and drive consensus on cost-saving initiatives. These skills are crucial for maximizing product value, reducing costs, and ensuring project success without compromising quality.
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Infographic showing various Value Engineering job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,977 per year, or $30.3 per hour.
Value Engineering Manager

Value Engineering Manager

GE Aerospace

Evendale, OH • On-site

$192K - $255K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

GE Aerospace rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 171 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Job Description Summary
Join us to define what's next in aerospace. As Senior Manager, Value Engineering, you'll lead high-impact design and manufacturing initiatives that unlock customer value, enhance producibility and quality, and drive cost out-without compromise. If you love connecting functional analysis to real outcomes, guiding cross-functional teams from concept to implementation, and scaling a world-class value engineering program, this is your seat at the table.
Ready to lead value at scale? If you're a CVS or seasoned value engineer who thrives at the intersection of customer value, elegant design, and lean operations-and you're energized by coaching teams and landing change-let's talk.
This position requires up to 25% travel.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and/or coach high-energy VE events from end to end: You'll facilitate the full 8-phase VE methodology inclusive of the job plan - function analysis and FAST diagrams through to detailed Value Improvement Proposals (VIPs) and implementation - bringing teams with you and delivering measurable outcomes
  • Build and scale the VE system: In partnership with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Product Operations, you'll create, standardize, and deploy tools, methods, and playbooks that make value engineering a durable capability-across programs and sites
  • Tie VE directly to launch success: You'll connect high-value concepts to APQP execution so the highest-impact changes land in production-prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
  • Be the connective tissue: You'll develop trusted relationships with Product Engineering, Product Leadership, Sales, and Supply Chain to align value, feasibility, and speed
  • Coach, elevate, and multiply impact: You'll mentor teams in functional thinking, VE methods, and lean fundamentals, and you'll role-model daily management and continuous improvement
  • Operate on a proven lean backbone: You'll drive projects leveraging our FLIGHT DECK (lean) fundamentals, streamlining flow and eliminating waste to accelerate value realization

What success looks like:
  • A robust pipeline of value driven design changes
  • Clear, repeatable VE standards and tools adopted across teams
  • VE ideas integrated into APQP with visible SQDC results
  • Engaged, capable teams that can run VE independently
  • Tangible quality, lead-time, and cost improvements you can point to

Why is this role different:
  • Build a lasting system: This isn't one-and-done kaizens-you'll architect and scale a VE ecosystem that endures.
  • Big-stage impact: Your work ties directly to program performance and customer outcomes.
  • Growth and visibility: You'll work cross-functionally with senior leaders and help shape how we design and produce the next generation of aerospace products.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 5 years of design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing experience.
  • Certified Value Specialist (CVS) certification by SAVE International.

Desired Characterisitcs:
  • 10+ years' experience in design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing
  • Aerospace experience
  • Familiarity with lean operating systems and experience driving results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
  • Experience in engineering-driven, long-cycle development and manufacturing environments
  • Proven influencer and team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

The base pay range for this position is $167,000 - $222,000 if based in Evendale, OH and if based in Lynn, MA is $192,000 - $255,300. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 12, 2026.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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