Product Value Engineer

5V Tech; San Vito; In loco; EUR 76.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology manufacturer is seeking a Senior Design-to-Value Engineer in San Giovanni, Valdarno. This full-time role requires at least 10 years of experience in cost and value engineering, alongside strong technical knowledge. The successful candidate will lead the development of cost modeling practices to support competitive product design and profitability. The position offers a salary of up to €90,000 plus bonuses and car allowance.

Servizi

Bonus and car allowance

Reward scheme for referrals

Competenze

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost and value engineering roles.
• Strong technical understanding of design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in should-cost analysis and design optimization.

Mansioni

• Define and deploy Design-to-Value methodology across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional workshops to identify cost-down and value-up opportunities.
• Build and validate cost models for key components.

Conoscenze

Cost modeling

Value engineering principles

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Manufacturing processes

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Design-to-Value Engineer

San Giovanni, Valdarno, 3 days a week on-site

Up to €90 000 salary + 12% bonus + car allowance possible

Full-time Contract

We are supporting a global technology manufacturer scaling its Design-to-Value capability across major product lines. This role blends deep technical engineering knowledge with strategic cost leadership to help deliver high-performance products at the right cost.

As Senior Design-to-Value Engineer, you will establish and lead the methodology, tools, and practices that drive competitive advantage through smarter design, material selection, and production efficiency.

This is a highly visible role where your work will directly influence product profitability and long-term business success. This is a high-impact position where you will shape a key business capability from the ground up, work closely with senior leadership, and drive measurable improvements in product competitiveness and profitability.

What you will do

• Define and deploy Design-to-Value methodology, governance, and tools across the organization
• Lead cross-functional workshops with R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Quality to identify cost-down and value-up opportunities
• Build and validate bottom-up cost models for key components such as power modules, PCBAs, enclosures, and thermal systems
• Conduct should-cost analysis and benchmark studies to support sourcing and engineering decisions
• Drive initiatives in design simplification, modularization, and standardization to enhance scalability and reduce total cost of ownership
• Collaborate with suppliers to validate cost structures, assess value potential, and support localization or dual-sourcing strategies
• Mentor engineers and develop capability across teams in cost modeling and value engineering principles

What we are looking for

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience (10 years minimum) in cost and value engineering roles, ideally within power electronics or complex industrial systems
• Strong technical understanding of design principles, manufacturing processes, and materials
• Proven experience in cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and design-to-cost or value optimization
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as die casting, injection molding, machining, PCB assembly, and thermal management systems
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to €250 for you and an additional €250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK and North America.