Our approach
From discussions with the client and understanding the ambitious cost reduction goal, it was clear that the engagement would require someone uniquely skilled in VAVE who enjoyed the challenge and reward associated with this particular type of engineering. A reduction of this level would require an expert who could do a deep dive on the products and perform a detailed assessment of all aspects of the design from number of parts, volume of material, materials choice, construction, assembly costs, and electronics costs. We quickly went to work to find someone with at least 5 years or more experience in VAVE, a track record of significant cost reductions, and proven ability to save 20%+ in cost and parts. Finally, the expert would need to be onsite frequently and also have the flexibility to travel to China.