Value Engineer (m/f/x)Bulle

Liebherr; Bulle; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr Group in Bulle, Switzerland, seeks a Cost Engineer to own should-cost and target-cost activities across components, systems and products, based on manufacturing processes and cost drivers. You will lead cross-functional Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering initiatives throughout the product lifecycle, driving concept level costing in early development and shaping the cost roadmap.

Requirements include an engineering degree, strong value and cost engineering know-how, leadership,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical field
• Strong knowledge of Value and Cost Engineering methodologies, detailed should-cost modelling, and target cost calculations
• Leadership, interpersonal skills, and teamwork
• Commercial acumen, responsibility, and ability to work under pressure
• Fluent in English; French and/or German is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering degree

Value & cost engineering

Should-cost modelling

Target cost calculations

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Commercial acumen

English fluent

French/German asset

Education

Engineering degree or technical field

Job description

Your Responsibilities

• 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.