Fenestration Value Engineer (Cost Reduction)

Job Description

Job Description

RiteScreen leads the screen industry with scale, speed, and an innovation-first mindset. If you thrive on measurable impact and continuous improvement, you’ll feel right at home.

Is this you?

• Engineer who can turn DFM/DTC insights into real savings without sacrificing quality or safety
• Analyst who builds should-cost models for aluminum extrusions, fiberglass mesh, hardware, and packaging
• Integrator who partners across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and suppliers to make change stick—across multiple facilities

What will you tackle?

• Program development : Identify and prioritize cost-reduction opportunities spanning materials, processes, logistics, and design. Create charters and roadmaps with savings goals and timelines.
• Product & material value engineering : Lead DFM/DTC reviews to drive material optimization (aluminum, mesh, components, spline), hardware simplification, packaging improvements, and SKU standardization. Work with suppliers on substitutions and specification updates.
• Manufacturing process optimization : Analyze metal forming, assembly, and packaging; reduce labor content, scrap/rework, cycle time, and material waste. Advance automation and tooling improvements where they pay back.
• Cross-functional leadership : Coordinate implementation across plants; keep PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions current.
• Supplier cost reduction : Build cost transparency and should-cost analysis; support negotiations; pursue supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, and value-engineered redesigns.
• Data-driven reporting : Develop product/component/process cost models; track pipeline, realized savings, implementation status, and ROI.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5–10 years in manufacturing engineering, value engineering, cost reduction, or lean settings
• Experience in fenestration, aluminum extrusion products, building products, or similar (preferred)
• Sharp analytical skills; proficiency in cost modeling and should-cost techniques
• Lean/CI knowledge; familiarity with PFMEA and risk assessment
• Microsoft Excel and ERP proficiency; CAD experience preferred
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and execute complex projects

Metrics that matter

• Annual realized cost savings and % COGS reduction
• Count of implemented initiatives and ROI delivered
• Material utilization and scrap reduction
• Labor efficiency and cycle-time gains
• Returns from automation/tooling investment

Work environment & physical requirements

• Office and plant settings
• Travel may be up to 50%
• May require standing, walking, and periodic lifting up to [insert weight, e.g., 25 lbs]
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.