Value Engineer

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolzoni Group in Sulligent, AL seeks a Value Engineer (I or II) to evaluate costs for new and localized products and to analyze RFQ feasibility. You will work with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to define the best production process during industrialization and explore AI-driven cost estimation methods.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to drive cost reductions, apply automation, and leverage AI tools to streamline workflows and improve you cost analysis, with on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 1–5 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or cost estimation.
• Knowledge of mechanical processes, especially welding and machining.
• Experience or interest in AI tools, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.
• Experience with ERP or engineering systems (SAP, Teamcenter, NX Siemens, or similar).
• Strong background with Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for new products or localization.
• Use AI tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings for products in production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales during industrialization.
• Check product cost variance in case of design changes.
• Support industrialization and pre-production engineering activities.
• Implement workflow automation solutions to improve cost analysis.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities using AI-driven analytics.

Skills

Cost estimation

Mechanical design

AI tools

Automation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

NX Siemens

Excel

Power Automate

Job description

## Value EngineerApplylocations: Bolzoni US Sulligent, ALtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R8168**Job Title**Value Engineer**Job Category**Engineering**Job Description**Bolzoni Group located in Sulligent, AL is seeking a **Value Engineer (I or II).** This role will focus on **product cost evaluation** for Bolzoni Group products manufactured in the plant and feasibility analysis for new RFQ. In addition, the role will collaborate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to define the best production process during the industrialization phase. The ideal candidate will combine engineering expertise with a forward-thinking approach to digital tools, to help transform cost estimation process through the use of **AI and automation tools.** **Key Responsibilities*** Estimate costs for new products or for products localization* Use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to **streamline workflows and reduce manual processes*** Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings for products already in production* Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to during industrialization phase and to reduce time to quote* Check product cost variance in case of design change* Assist with industrialization and pre-production engineering activities* Implement and support **workflow automation solutions** (e.g., Power Automate) to improve (Cost Analysis)* Identify continuous improvement opportunities using AI-driven analytics **Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (required)* 1 –5 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or product cost estimation* Knowledge of mechanical processes, especially welding and machining* Experience or interest in **AI tools, automation, or digital transformation initiatives*** Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills* Experience with ERP or engineering systems (SAP, Teamcenter, NX Siemens, or similar preferred)* Strong background with Excel* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment* Strong communication and teamwork skills **Preferred Qualifications*** Knowledge of **AI tools*** Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools* Background in cost analysis or value engineering This is not a remote position. The position is located in office in Sulligent, AL.**Job Type**Permanent**Time Type**Full time**Work Hours**40**Travel Required**No**Primary Location**Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL**Address**7711 US Highway 278**Zip Code**35586**Field-Based**No**Relocation Assistance Available**No### We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.### EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabledHyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster and Yale brand names.As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.