For our client, a global company providing a full range of solutions including lasers for precision industrial and scientific research applications we are looking for an exceptional Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) Engineer within the Global Commodity Management group who will be part of a team that identifies cost-out opportunities, develops business cases and builds implementation plans with the appropriate functions to enable value while minimizing risk.

You will have the opportunity to further develop career by:
- planning and coordinating engineering activities to develop and apply standardized design criteria and production requirements for parts and equipment used; establish and maintain liaison between engineering and other departments to formulate and apply design criteria and production requirements for proposed products
- conducting analytics and cost modelling to assist management in setting cost targets; this includes challenging specifications and should-costing parts to identify potential for cost reductions.
- developing and harmonizing a gated VA/ VE process with functional organizations (Engineering, Commodity Management, Procurement, Manufacturing) to drive resource allocation and pacing through the lifecycle of project ideas; this includes ideation, business case development, activity planning, project execution & value realization
- driving implementation of project plans until full value capture is realized; build and codifiy cost analysis knowledge and capabilities
- developing should-cost models to support the Commodity Managers' analysis and strategies
- analysing product design, generating cost optimization ideas through rigorous cost data analysis and/or developing new approaches to established processes

What will you bring to the team, along with your creativity and leadership is:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or business-related discipline, preferred Masters
- 5+ years of experience in Engineering or Supply Chain
- experience in working with CAD is necessary
- experience with VA/ VE and should-cost modelling programs
- experience managing or effectively working within multifunctional, multicultural global teams
- advanced level of English is mandatory
- exceptional oral and written communication skills to build supporting networks
- interpersonal and leadership skills with executive-level presentation proficiency

- competitive salary, according to your skills and expertise
- exceptional work environment within a global company with international exposure
- meal tickets, private health insurance, various bonuses
- working fully remote, Mo-Fri: 08:30 - 16:30