Value and Cost Engineer

Value and Cost Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimation activities including should‑cost, cost modelling, and top‑down/bottom‑up analyses for engineered products

• Conduct detailed cost analyses and validate supplier cost breakdowns and manufacturing processes

• Support sourcing activities for Design‑to‑Cost projects to ensure cost‑effective outcomes

• Identify and support Value Added/Value Engineering (VA/VE) opportunities to optimize total product cost

• Analyze tools and part costs for mechanical and electronic components and maintain cost databases

Provide analytical input for supplier negotiations through fact‑based insights and benchmarks

Conduct cost audits to validate accuracy, transparency, and compliance with expected cost structures

Identify cost‑reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements at suppliers

Develop cost models to support product design early in development (Design‑to‑Cost, DfM, DfSC)

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, Sales) to gather data and assess risks

Provide regular reporting on cost saving initiatives and support central decision‑making (target costing, benchmarking, make‑or‑buy analysis, budgeting)

Qualifications

Technical background in mechanics, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or similar

Degree in Mechanical Engineering HF/FH or equivalent

Over 5 years of experience in cost engineering, development, value engineering, or strategic procurement

Demonstrated experience with cost modelling and supplier cost analysis

Experience working in complex global organizational environments

Background in machinery, vacuum technology or semiconductor‑related production is beneficial

Experience coordinating cross‑functional or category‑focused teams

Solid project management experience

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI is an advantage

Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence outcomes through expertise (without direct authority)

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong risk‑based analytical approach

Effective collaboration and stakeholder management

Fluent in English; good German is preferred (or alternative profile: strong German + B1 English)