VAT Vakuumventile AG

Value and Cost Engineer

VAT Vakuumventile AGHaagEN
Ingénierie et technologiePubliée le 13 août 2026
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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 , and your career growth is supported. Value and Cost Engineer 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) 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 or semiconductor‑related production is beneficial Experience coordinating cross‑functional or category‑focused teams Solid project management experience Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI is an 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) Suisse 9469 Haag Seelistrasse 1 Value and Cost Engineer 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 , and your career growth is supported. Value and Cost Engineer 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) 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 or semiconductor‑related production is beneficial Experience coordinating cross‑functional or category‑focused teams Solid project management experience Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI is an 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) Suisse 9469 Haag Seelistrasse 1 jid6dbaa31cs jit0937cs jiy26cs

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