Value Engineer (m/f/x)

About the Position

Value Engineer (m/f/x)

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

Join our team in Bulle, Switzerland, as a Value Engineer to lead cost-reduction and value-creation initiatives in a dynamic engineering environment.

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 the 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.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering or relevant technical field.
• Strong knowledge of Value and Cost Engineering methodologies, detailed process-based should-cost modeling, and target cost calculations.
• Leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to work effectively in a team.
• Commercial acumen, sense of responsibility, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of French and/or German is an asset.

We Offer

• Room for ideas, a secure job, and modern, family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office, a company restaurant, training opportunities, and 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.

About the Company

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA is the center of excellence for combustion engines (diesel and gas engines) and hydraulic components (axial piston pumps and motors). The company develops and produces various products, which find their use in building construction and civil engineering, mining, agriculture, decentralized energy, machine and plant engineering, as well as aerospace.

Contact

Sylvain STUDER

+41 26 913 34 00

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

7, Rue Hans-Liebherr

1630 Bulle

Switzerland

To the location

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvain STUDER.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

Job ID: 85208

Division: Component technologies

Area of employment: Engineering

Country: Switzerland

Entry level: Professionals

Type of contract: full time

Note: This position is subject to a background check process conducted by our partner Aequivalent. We cannot accept applications by post or email to ensure a fair application process.