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Are you a visionary leader with a passion for engineering innovation and cost optimization? Kalmar is seeking a Director of Value Engineering to spearhead our Value Analysis initiatives, championing cost-efficient design changes in partnership with business leaders and cross-functional teams. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on our market position and competitive advantage by delivering exceptional value to our customers.
As the Director of Value Engineering, you will lead efforts to optimize components, streamline supply chain processes, and drive material cost reductions without compromising product quality. Your expertise in engineering, project management, and sourcing will play a pivotal role in delivering rapid, impactful results. This leadership position offers the opportunity to innovate and drive change while contributing to Kalmar’s global strategy.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Lead and Innovate: Guide a team of professionals in delivering cost-saving design changes across Kalmar’s product lines, with a focus on standardization
- Optimize Processes: Define and enforce consistent Value Engineering practices, leveraging industry best practices to achieve measurable results
- Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with sourcing, engineering, product management, and factories to foster open dialogue and ensure seamless execution
- Cost Analysis and Reduction: Conduct cost-down workshops, product teardowns, and Design-to-Cost activities. Utilize should-cost modeling to create impactful price development models
- Drive Strategic Change: Identify productivity opportunities, introduce innovative solutions, and contribute to Kalmar’s overall product strategy
- Mentorship and Development: Conduct technical reviews and mentor teams, fostering on-the-job learning and development
- Communication and collaboration skills: Manage external and internal stakeholders relationship to drive the initiatives and deliver the results.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Educational Background: University degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Experience: Proven expertise in Value Engineering, cost reduction, standardization, and sourcing. Supplier development experience is a plus
- Leadership Skills: Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities
- Problem-Solving Prowess: Innovative and resourceful, with the ability to resolve complex challenges
- Project Management: Strong acumen in managing multiple projects and meeting milestones
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel and adapt to a dynamic, global environment.
You will be part of
We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. We succeed because we do it together.
With us, you will have the opportunity to realise your potential and become an important member of our global team.
Interested to join?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application now.
For further information, please contact Bartosz Jurkiewicz, VP Sourcing by email at [email protected]