Head of Value Engineering

Ericsson; Rosenheim; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ericsson is seeking a Head of Value Engineering to lead our antenna systems value engineering function. You will drive meaningful cost innovation by translating smart design decisions into real savings for customers while maintaining our competitive edge in RF hardware.

This strategic role shapes cost and value approach across the entire antenna portfolio, requiring cross-functional leadership and global collaboration with R&D, Operations and Product Management.

Qualifikationen

• A Bachelor, Master's or University degree in telecommunications, engineering, technology, or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated international experience and track record in driving cost reductions for services, products and/or solutions.
• Background in product cost analysis or technical procurement / sourcing is a plus.
• Experience within the RF hardware industry with a sound understanding across the value chain.
• Design to supply knowledge and experience in one of mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, able to interact on all levels up to senior management.
• Proficiency in English written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Lead the value engineering strategy for antenna R&D and establish best practices in product cost analytics and design-to-cost.
• Act as centre of competence for cost analysis and design optimization, benchmarking against competition and internal capabilities.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across antenna product lines, analyzing design and supply costs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, Product Management, and external partners to develop and verify cost initiatives.
• Shape organizational capability by developing processes and strategies that sustain our competitive cost position long-term.

Kenntnisse

Cost analytics

Design to cost

Cross-functional leadership

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in telecommunications, engineering or technology

Tools

Cost analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

About This Opportunity

We are looking for a Head of Value Engineering to lead Ericsson's Antenna Systems value engineering function. You'll drive meaningful cost innovation by translating smart design decisions into real savings for customers while maintaining our competitive edge in the RF hardware market. This is a strategic role where you'll shape how we approach cost and value across the entire antenna portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Lead the value engineering strategy for antenna R&D, establishing best practices in product cost analytics and design-to-cost methodology
• Act as centre of competence for cost analysis and design optimization, benchmarking against competition and internal capabilities
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across antenna product lines, analyzing design and supply costs to pinpoint gaps and their root causes
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, Product Management, and external partners to develop, implement, and verify cost initiatives
• Shape organizational capability by developing processes and strategies that sustain our competitive cost position long-term

The Skills You Bring

• A Bachelor, Master's or University degree in telecommunications, engineering, technology, or an equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated international experience and track record in driving cost reductions for services, products and/or solutions, always passionate to target the best value per cost
• Background in product cost analysis or technical procurement / sourcing is a plus
• Experience within the RF hardware industry with a sound understanding across the value chain
• Design to supply knowledge and experience in one of the fields of mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, able to successfully interact on all levels up to senior/executive management
• Highly analytical and methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in English written and spoken

Why join Ericsson?

You’ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what’s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You’ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You’ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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