Design for Value & Cost Engineer – from concept to competitive edge, GN Hearing, Ballerup

ReSound; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GN Hearing in Ballerup, Denmark seeks a Senior Project Manager in Design for Value (DfV) to lead cost/value optimization across products from concept through mass production. You will collaborate with R&D, Product Marketing and suppliers, driving cost targets and strategic sourcing decisions.

Role requires engineering expertise, platform/product development experience, LEAN knowledge, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, electronics preferred.
• Experience in platform/product development, supplier sourcing or cost/value optimization in R&D.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good presentation, negotiation and communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with LEAN and Design for Value/Cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost/value analysis across products, modules, platforms and architecture.
• Map value/cost opportunities related to roadmap, product and design options.
• Manage cost targets and ramp-up estimates in development projects.
• Facilitate project sourcing: RFQs, supplier selection and negotiations.
• Help build business cases with R&D and Product Marketing.
• Conduct reviews on Design for Value, Cost and Manufacturing.
• Guard cost in development by aligning specs, manufacturing and materials with R&D.
• Introduce new technologies and innovations during development and validate targets at milestones.
• Support cross-functional initiatives with value/savings impact from Operations and Sourcing.

Skills

Cost/value optimization

Supplier sourcing

Project management

Presentation/negotiation

Lean

Design for Value/Cost

English communication

Education

Engineering degree (electronics preferred)

Job description

Are you ready to apply your engineering, project leadership and sourcing expertise to the world of product development and manufacturing? Join us as Senior Project Manager in Design for Value (DfV) and impact the way we design, develop, and manufacture products at GN Hearing in Ballerup.

The team you will be part of:

Based at our global HQ, located in Ballerup, Denmark, you will join the Design for Value team in Global Manufacturing & Operations, reporting directly to Director René Bergqvist.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders worldwide, ensuring value and cost are managed effectively and optimized in our products from the early concept phase through to mass production.

Your contribution is appreciated and you will:

• Optimize products by supporting the organization with cost / value analysis in our products, modules, platforms and architecture
• Investigate and motivate for cost-effective design and manufacturability, e.g. via mapping of value / cost opportunities related to roadmap, product, and design options
• Manage cost targets and running estimate for ramp up in development projects
• Facilitate and support project sourcing activities including availability reviews, supplier selection, RFQs, and negotiations
• Support building positive business cases together with R&D & Product Marketing
• Facilitate and conduct project reviews related to Design for Value, Cost and Manufacturing
• Follow up and guard the cost in product development by working with R&D on their suggested specification, manufacturing or material selection

You will also work on introducing new technologies and innovations during product development and play a key role in approving targets and results before critical milestones are passed.

You will also support key cross-functional projects that are part of strategic initiatives (“must-win battles”) with significant value or savings impact from an Operations and Sourcing perspective.

To perform well in the role, we imagine that you -

• A degree or similar within engineering, preferably within electronics
• Experience within platform and product development, supplier sourcing or cost/value optimization in a R&D environment are positive differentiators
• Good at solving both technical and commercial issues
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and industrialization
• Experience with LEAN, Design for Value/Cost, or supplier sourcing in Asia, are positive differentiators
• Presentation, negotiation, and communication skills in English, both written and spoken

In addition, you have an engaging personality and possess facilitation skills, enabling you to build networks and engage stakeholders. You also possess solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, which you use to identify issues and propose effective solutions.

You are, furthermore, steadfast and enjoy working in a multicultural, changing environment. You take initiative and, most importantly, follow through on the initiatives you start.

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to grow and gain experience across both engineering and business
• A supportive and dynamic work environment where you can learn to navigate change with confidence
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth in a top-tier global high-tech company.
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to GN
• An international and collaborative workplace

We are focused on an inclusive recruitment process

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. As such, we encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process.

Should you have any special requirements for the Interview please let the hiring manager know upon accepting invitation to interview.

Join us in bringing people closer

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhances the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

GN has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of GN’s Hearing business to Amplifon S.p.A. to create a global leader in audiology. For GN Group, this creates an opportunity to expand our position in the large audio and video peripherals markets. Read more about the announcement here.