Sr Advanced Systems Engr

Job description

We are seeking an Sr **Advanced Systems Engineer – VE/CE COE** to lead Value Engineering (VE) and Component Engineering (CE) initiatives across the **pre-award and post-award project lifecycle**, driving value engineering, component engineering, and cost-out initiatives. This role has **end-to-end ownership** of VE/CE strategy execution, project prioritization, and stakeholder alignment, while ensuring delivery of measurable productivity, margin improvement, and design-to-cost outcomes across product portfolios. - Lead and manage VE/CE engineering activities, including strategy, execution, and governance - Own VE/CE delivery for assigned product lines, including cost-out pipeline creation, prioritization, and execution for Process Technology projects - Deliver technically sound VE/CE solutions aligned with project specifications and RFQ requirements - Drive System-level Value Engineering initiatives, including solution redesign, BOQ optimization, schedule optimization, and IOS reuse - Exposure of Component Engineering initiatives, including alternate sourcing, dual sourcing, and part-number optimization ensuring form/fit/function compliance - Apply structured VE methodologies such as function analysis, should-costing, teardown analysis, and design-to-cost - Collaborate with PT UOP Project Engineering, Program/Project Management, Sourcing, and Procurement teams to identify and realize VE/CE opportunities - Establish and deploy standard VE/CE processes, metrics, and best practices across the VE/CE COE - Lead VE/CE workshops, ideation sessions, and Kaizen events to build a sustainable pipeline - Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of VE/CE initiatives; proactively manage risks and communicate mitigation plans - Support fabrication readiness, supplier engagement, and component qualification activities resulting from VE/CE changes - Mentor and develop team capability through structured training and knowledge sharing - Contribute to global strategy discussions focused on productivity, cost discipline, and margin expansion **You Must Have** - B.E. / B.Tech in Engineering - 10+ years of experience in **Schedule A (Sch-A) and/or Equipment Engineering** in PT UOP or similar projects - Experience in **Oil & Gas / Refining / Petrochemical projects** - Strong understanding of **Sch-A and equipment engineering deliverables** - Knowledge of **equipment design, fabrication, and skid/module integration** - Understanding of **BOQ/MTO optimization and cost baseline development** - Knowledge of **industry codes & standards and statutory requirements** - Exposure to **multi-discipline coordination and constructability optimization** - Ability to identify VE/CE levers (right-sizing, material optimization, standardization, IOS reuse) - Understanding of **EPC cost structures** (material, fabrication, installation, logistics) - Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and cross-regional communication skills - Ability to influence engineering, sourcing, operations, and leadership teams globally - Strong ownership mindset with a bias for action and results