Value Engineer (m/f/x)

Liebherr; Bulle; Híbrido; CHF 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Home office

Company restaurant

Training opportunities

Flexible hours

Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA seeks a Cost Engineering specialist to own should-cost and target-cost activities for components, systems and products in a dynamic family business setting in Bulle, Gruyère. You drive value engineering across the lifecycle, challenge designs, and quantify financial impact for informed decisions.

Fluent English is required; knowledge of French and/or German is a plus. The role offers flexible working hours including home office and a modern workplace in a renowned

Formación

• Degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of value and cost engineering, should-cost modelling, and target-cost methods.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Commercial acumen, responsibility, and ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English; French and/or German a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Own should-cost and target-cost activities for components, systems, and products.
• Lead cross-functional Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering initiatives across the lifecycle.
• Drive concept-level costing and early development cost assessment.
• Challenge designs, evaluate alternatives, quantify technical and financial impact.
• Build cost-reduction and value-creation roadmaps and drive implementations.

Conocimientos

Value engineering

Cost engineering

Should-cost modelling

Target cost calculations

Leadership

Team collaboration

Commercial acumen

English fluent

French knowledge

German knowledge

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

• You own should-cost and target-cost activities for components, systems, and products, based on manufacturing processes, technologies, materials, and cost drivers
• You lead cross-functional Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering initiatives throughout the product lifecycle
• You drive concept level costing and other methods in early product development process
• You challenge product designs and manufacturing concepts, evaluate alternatives, and quantify technical and financial impact
• You build and prioritize the cost-reduction and value-creation roadmap and drive selected opportunities through implementation
• You provide senior technical and commercial expertise for make‑or‑buy decisions, sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and fact‑based negotiations
• You define cost targets and performance indicators, monitor progress, and ensure cost transparency from component to product level
• You develop Value and Cost Engineering methods, tools, and capabilities across the organization
• You lead strategic cost initiatives and business cases, providing clear recommendations to the organization and business leadership

Your Profile

• You hold a degree in engineering or relevant technical field
• You possess strong knowledge of Value and Cost Engineering methodologies, detailed process based should‑cost modelling, and target cost calculations
• You demonstrate leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to work effectively in a team
• You are recognized for your commercial acumen, sense of responsibility, and ability to perform under pressure
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of French and/or German is an asset

Our Offer

Can we inspire you to take on a responsible position in a dynamic and independent family business? We offer you room for ideas, a secure job, modern and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office, a company restaurant, training opportunities as well as many benefits. The workplace is located in Bulle, surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Gruyère region. Start planning your personal and professional development with us.

This position is subject to a background check process; the process is conducted by our partner Aequivalent.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA is the centre of excellence for combustion engines (diesel and gas engines) and hydraulic components (axial piston pumps and motors).The company develops and produces various products, which find their use in building construction and civil engineering, mining, agriculture, decentralised energy, machine and plant engineering, as well as aerospace.