Cost And Value Engineering Professional

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Analysis & Optimization

• Apply Cost Analysis and Optimization (CAO), Supply Chain Productivity Improvement (SPI), and Design-to-Cost (DtC) methods across the product lifecycle.
• Compile feasible component costs for bottom-up target indication and cost split.
• Propose alternative manufacturing scenarios and quantify potential savings for Procurement and cross-functional teams.

Design to Cost & Standardization

• Calculate baseline costs and update component costs according to design maturity.
• Challenge requirements and propose DtC measures to R&D, product management, and procurement.
• Quantify the financial impact of proposed cost-saving measures.

Supply Chain Productivity Improvement (SPI)

• Generate transparency in supplier processes, technologies, and costs.
• Identify improvement potentials and support supplier negotiations.
• Coach suppliers on lean and technology-driven supply chain optimization.

Cost & Value Models

• Establish and maintain cost and value models, design rules, and benchmark data.
• Ensure alignment with production processes, equipment, and supplier costs.

Digitalization & Automation

• Identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions to improve efficiency and quality of cost analyses.
• Manage CVE-related applications and dashboards for smart, rapid calculations and reporting.
• Act as the primary contact for CVE software for colleagues and software providers.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Coordinate with internal teams (R&D, product management, Procurement) and global CVE networks.
• Prepare and present management reports, dashboards, and recommendations.
• Stay updated on new software solutions, AI, and machine learning applications relevant to CVE.

Competencies & Skills:

• Expertise in cost modeling, production technology, and supply chain optimization.
• Proficient in MS Office and product cost management tools such as TCPM or TSET.
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, big data analytics, and AI/ML is a plus.
• Strong intercultural communication and presentation skills (English).
• Ability to manage and lead cross-functional and global teams.