Purchasing Engineer, Value Analysis/Value Engineering on (Company's Contract Role)
Core
Lead technical cost-down (VAVE) projects across the HVAC product lifecycle to deliver defined cost savings and performance targets.
Role type
Senior IC purchasing engineer (value analysis/value engineering)
Builds
Cost-reduced HVAC components and assemblies
Domain
HVAC industry + value engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (cost-optimized components)
Required skills
BOM rationalization, part substitution, design-to-cost, target costing, TCO assessment, supplier selection and qualification, cross-functional workshop facilitation, ECN/PCN change management, priced-for-function analysis, trade-off studies, engineering drawing reading (GD&T), HVAC component knowledge
Preferred skills
HVAC industry experience, supplier development planning, sustainability considerations, market intelligence on HVAC technology
Technologies
BOM structures, ECN/PCN processes, cost modeling systems
Responsibilities
Lead and manage technical cost-down (VAVE) projects across the HVAC product lifecycle; Conduct value analysis and function-oriented cost modeling with Design/Engineering and Manufacturing; Drive supplier engagement for VAVE activities including negotiations and supplier development; Facilitate cross-functional workshops to optimize components and processes; Support NPI and change-management processes to implement cost-down concepts; Prepare and present status updates, savings reports, and KPI dashboards for stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC