Team Leader - Value Engineering

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Lead and develop the Value Engineering team in GSC, including Value Engineering Project Managers, Senior Value Engineering Project Managers and Process Cost Engineers.
• Define team objectives, priorities and resource allocation in alignment with the Value Engineering roadmap and business strategy.
• Build, manage and maintain the global Value Engineering project portfolio, ensuring appropriate project selection, prioritization and execution.
• Ensure consistent application of Value Engineering methodologies, tools, standards and governance across all projects.
• Drive Value Engineering initiatives across compressors, systems, commodities and supply chain activities in close cooperation with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, Manufacturing and Service.
• Facilitate alignment with senior management regarding Value Engineering targets, opportunities and implementation priorities.
• Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across Divisions, Functions and Regions.
• Review and challenge project assumptions, business cases, cost analyses and implementation plans to maximize value creation.
• Promote a culture of innovation, cost consciousness and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain Value Engineering best practices, standards, templates and digital tools.
• Support the development and deployment of should-costing capabilities, cost models, cost databases and analytical methodologies.
• Identify and develop future Value Engineering opportunities through data analytics, benchmarking, product lifecycle reviews and market intelligence.
• Monitor and report Value Engineering program performance, ensuring realization of approved savings and value improvements.
• Lead regular portfolio reviews, management reporting and Steering Committee presentations.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, supporting career growth, competency development and succession planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and performance evaluations of Value Engineering personnel.
• Promote the adoption of AI tools, automation and digital solutions to improve Value Engineering effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers, external partners and consultants to identify and execute value improvement opportunities.
• Lead strategic Value Engineering programs and special cross-functional initiatives as required.

Education, Experience and Languages:

• Graduation / Post-Graduation in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• At least 10 years of experience in design, manufacturing, procurement, service, Value Engineering or cost engineering within compressors, rotating equipment or comparable industrial products.
• Advanced knowledge of Value Engineering, Value Analysis, Should-Costing and Product Cost Management methodologies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, commodities, procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven experience in project portfolio management and complex cross-functional project execution.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate investment cases and value creation opportunities.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP, Power BI, AI tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Certification in Value Engineering (SAVE, VAVE or equivalent) and/or Project Management (PMP or equivalent) is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of work schedule.

Special requirements:

• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Strategic and systems-thinking mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance short-term results with long-term business objectives.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder environments.
• Track record of special projects
• Growth mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
• Ability to drive organizational change and gain commitment across functions.
• Strong customer and business value focus.
• Ability to identify opportunities beyond immediate project boundaries and translate them into actionable initiatives.
• Proven experience in product lifecycle cost analysis, value optimization and business case development.
• High level of accountability for team performance and business results.

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.