Head of Value Engineering
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Ericsson seeks a Head of Value Engineering in Rosenheim, Germany, to lead their Antenna Systems value engineering function. This strategic role will drive cost innovation by translating design decisions into customer savings and maintaining a competitive edge in the RF hardware market.
Responsibilities
- Lead the value engineering strategy for antenna R&D, establishing best practices in product cost analytics and design-to-cost methodology.
- Act as centre of competence for cost analysis and design optimization, benchmarking against competition and internal capabilities.
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across antenna product lines, analyzing design and supply costs to pinpoint gaps and their root causes.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, Product Management, and external partners to develop, implement, and verify cost initiatives.
- Shape organizational capability by developing processes and strategies that sustain our competitive cost position long-term.
Requirements
- A Bachelor, Master's or University degree in telecommunications, engineering, technology, or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated international experience and track record in driving cost reductions for services, products and/or solutions.
- Background in product cost analysis or technical procurement / sourcing is a plus.
- Experience within the RF hardware industry with a sound understanding across the value chain.
- Design to supply knowledge and experience in one of the fields of mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, able to successfully interact on all levels up to senior/executive management.
- Highly analytical and methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in English written and spoken.
Benefits
- Outstanding opportunity to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Opportunity to build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems.
- Challenging work environment within a diverse team of innovators.
- Championing diversity and inclusion is core to our values at Ericsson.
- Encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential.
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Company
Ericsson
Job Posted
4 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Rosenheim, Germany
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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