Senior Design-to-Value Engineer
San Giovanni, Valdarno, 3 days a week on-site
Up to €90 000 salary + 12% bonus + car allowance possible
Full-time Contract
We are supporting a global technology manufacturer scaling its Design-to-Value capability across major product lines. This role blends deep technical engineering knowledge with strategic cost leadership to help deliver high-performance products at the right cost.
As Senior Design-to-Value Engineer, you will establish and lead the methodology, tools, and practices that drive competitive advantage through smarter design, material selection, and production efficiency.
This is a highly visible role where your work will directly influence product profitability and long-term business success. This is a high-impact position where you will shape a key business capability from the ground up, work closely with senior leadership, and drive measurable improvements in product competitiveness and profitability.
What you will do

Define and deploy Design-to-Value methodology, governance, and tools across the organization
Lead cross-functional workshops with R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Quality to identify cost-down and value-up opportunities
Build and validate bottom-up cost models for key components such as power modules, PCBAs, enclosures, and thermal systems
Conduct should-cost analysis and benchmark studies to support sourcing and engineering decisions
Drive initiatives in design simplification, modularization, and standardization to enhance scalability and reduce total cost of ownership
Collaborate with suppliers to validate cost structures, assess value potential, and support localization or dual-sourcing strategies
Mentor engineers and develop capability across teams in cost modeling and value engineering principles

What we are looking for

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
Extensive experience (10 years minimum) in cost and value engineering roles, ideally within power electronics or complex industrial systems
Strong technical understanding of design principles, manufacturing processes, and materials
Proven experience in cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and design-to-cost or value optimization
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as die casting, injection molding, machining, PCB assembly, and thermal management systems
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strategic mindset with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to €250 for you and an additional €250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK and North America.

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