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As an Automation Engineer (Cost Optimization), you will Identify and implement technical solutions to reduce material and component costs (Automation/Electrical: harnesses, sensors, motors, power supply, piezo, etc.) while maintaining quality and functional requirements. You will collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers within Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) projects.
Job Responsibility:
Providing cost intelligence and data analysis to guide design and sourcing decisions
Engaging in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) activities and cost-reduction (Kaizen) initiatives in collaboration with PD teams
Identifying cross-PD sourcing synergies and optimal technologies to drive cost reductions
Performing Material Design for Excellence (DfX) assessments during PTM phases
Maximizing supplier contributions to Markem-Imaje (e.g. productivity, technology, and flexibility) by identifying the best supplier fit and driving improvements within VAVE and concurrent engineering projects
Developing material cost models and should-cost analyses to support project costing, competitor benchmarking, negotiation preparation, and category strategies
Requirements:
Degree in Engineering
Technical background in automation is necessary
English: at least B2 level
Nice to have:
Knowledge of manufacturing processes acquired through both academic trainings and operational experience, allowing to identify optimal methods of manufacturing and to point out potential DFM issues
Practical knowledge of costing models & material cost structure, as well as basic Financials
Experience in supplier management (supplier screening, RFQ process, supplier onboarding, SRM, etc) and Negotiation
Knowledge of Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen etc.), Product & Process Design, Statistics (SPC, 6 Sigma etc.) would be an advantage
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