The Position
The Value Engineering Team is a newly established department within the Global Direct Procurement department. We are in the process of establishing this area, which will focus on Should Cost Modelling / Calculation, Value Engineering and Cost Excellence. We are looking for an innovative and team-oriented personality to join our young, dynamic and agile team as soon as possible.
As Value Engineer Mechanics / Electronics, you will be responsible for the following topics in Global Direct Procurement:
Sustainably contributing to the quality and profitability of our products by creating price transparency and identifying corresponding cost reduction potentials
Preparation of detailed bottom-up calculations of complex mechanical/electronic components in the course of cost-analytical evaluation
Independent implementation and coordination of projects (VET Project Management Office)
Establishment and further development of our tools and methods for the cost-analytical evaluation of manufacturing technologies/processes and components
Analysis of cost structures and value chain or evaluation of functional costs of components in the respective procurement markets in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
Target costing for internal and external products
Support and implementation of creativity workshops (VA/VE) and / or supplier negotiations
Internal stakeholder management and close cross-functional cooperation with the relevant departments
Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
Requirements:
Technical degree as Bachelor or Master of Engineering (B.Eng. / M. Eng.), Bachelor or Master of Science (B.Sc., M.Sc.), graduate engineer, industrial engineer or business economist specializing in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or manufacturing technology with relevant professional experience
Interest in technical and business management issues with a focus on cost and process analyses
Strong negotiation skills
Conceptual, analytical and networked thinking
Ability to work in a team, assertiveness and a high level of commitment
Strong communication skills at all hierarchical levels
Willingness to travel (approx. 20-30%)
Very good knowledge of written and spoken English