Value and Cost Engineer

Location: The Hague

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.

Value and Cost Engineer
Value and Cost Engineer

Responsibilities

Lead cost estimation activities includingshould‑cost, cost modelling, andtop‑down/bottom‑upanalyses for engineered products

Conduct detailed cost analyses andvalidatesupplier cost breakdowns and manufacturing processes

Support sourcing activities for Design‑to‑Costprojects to ensure cost‑effective outcomes

Identify and support Value Added/Value Engineering (VA/VE) opportunities tooptimizetotal product cost

Analyze tools and part costs for mechanical and electronic components andmaintaincost databases

Provide analytical input for supplier negotiations throughfact‑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 withcross‑functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, Sales) to gather data and assess risks

Provide regular reporting on cost saving initiatives and support centraldecision‑making(target costing, benchmarking,make‑or‑buyanalysis, budgeting)

Qualifications

Technical background in mechanics, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or similar

Degree in Mechanical Engineering HF/FH or equivalent

Over 5 years of experience in cost engineering, development, value engineering, or strategic procurement

Demonstrated experience with cost modelling and supplier cost analysis

Experience working in complex global organizational environments

Background in machinery, vacuum technology orsemiconductor‑relatedproduction is beneficial

Experience coordinating cross‑functionalorcategory‑focused teams

Solid project management experience

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel;

PowerBIisan advantage

Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence outcomes through expertise(without direct authority)

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong risk‑based analytical approach

Effective collaboration and stakeholder management

Fluent in English; good German is preferred (or alternative profile: strong German + B1 English)

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