Head of Value Analysis & Value Engineering; VAVE); m​/f​/d

Head of Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE) (m/f/d)

Germany / Bayreuth

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow's people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style.

After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX's success story.

Your seat to fill:

• Lead Value Analysis and Value Engineering initiatives across CYBEX, driving systematic analysis of our products to improve value by reducing cost and complexity without sacrificing quality, safety or design
• Develop and execute cost optimization strategies across product lines, ensuring that cost efficiency is always aligned with CYBEX's premium positioning
• Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Product Management to identify, challenge and implement cost‑saving and value improvement opportunities
• Support new product development and existing product improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle, bringing a value optimization perspective from ideation through implementation
• Analyze products, components, materials and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for simplification, alternative solutions and improved efficiency
• Collaborate with suppliers, factories and our teams in China to identify alternative materials, components and processes that reduce cost while maintaining CYBEX's high standards
• Use cost models, value stream mapping, benchmarking and performance metrics to understand cost drivers, evaluate opportunities and provide a clear basis for decision‑making
• Explore new technologies, manufacturing methods, materials and AI‑powered tools that can unlock new opportunities for value optimization and make our VAVE approach smarter and more efficient
• Develop VAVE methodologies, tools and best practices and share them across CYBEX, enabling cross‑functional teams to identify and implement value improvement opportunities
• Report VAVE progress, savings potential and business impact to senior leadership while ensuring that cost, quality, safety, design and sustainability are considered together

Your stroll to CYBEX:

• A degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Business or a related field; a master's degree is preferred
• Several years of experience in VAVE, Value Engineering, Cost Engineering, product engineering or a comparable field, ideally within consumer products, automotive, baby gear or another complex product environment
• Strong technical understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and product development cycles, with the ability to connect technical decisions to their commercial impact
• Proven ability to lead multiple cross‑functional projects and turn cost‑saving ideas into implemented results
• Strong analytical skills and experience with cost modelling, root cause analysis, benchmarking and quantitative decision‑making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence across functions and at senior level
• Understanding of global sourcing, supplier capabilities and manufacturing environments, ideally with experience working closely with teams and factories in China
• Experience with CAD, PLM, ERP or comparable systems such as Solid Works and SAP, with the ability to work confidently with product and cost data
• An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset with the curiosity to challenge established solutions and find creative ways to balance performance, design, quality and cost
• Fluent in English, both written…