Value and Cost Engineer Responsibilities Lead cost estimation activities including should‑cost, cost modelling, and top‑down/bottom‑up analyses for engineered products Conduct detailed cost analyses and validate supplier cost breakdowns and manufacturing processes Support sourcing activities for Design‑to‑Cost projects to ensure cost‑effective outcomes Identify and support Value Added/Value Engineering (VA/VE) opportunities to optimize total product cost Analyze tools and part costs for mechanical and electronic components and maintain cost databases Provide analytical input for supplier negotiations through fact‑based insights and benchmarks Conduct cost audits to validate accuracy, transparency, and compliance with expected cost structures Identify cost‑reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements at suppliers Develop cost models to support product design early in development (Design‑to‑Cost, DfM, DfSC) Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, Sales) to gather data and assess risks Provide regular reporting on cost saving initiatives and support central decision‑making (target costing, benchmarking, make‑or‑buy analysis, budgeting)
About VAT Group At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT. Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.
