西门子Cost and Value Engineering – Project Leader for Cost and Value Optimization and Benchmarking
任职要求
• Bachelor / Master or above education background, preferred in engineering • You can calculate cost of at least one technology like: o Plastic parts o Metal parts / Sheet metal parts o Machined parts o Casting o Electronics (PCBA) o Assembly / manual or automized process o Additive manufacturing • This job requires >12 years of project execution experience in the above-mentioned working environment. Excellent knowledge of Engineering is a core competency. • You can apply methodologies and bring transparency and structure into complex products and solutions like: o Benchmarking o Market analysis o Function cost analysis o Requirements engineering o Project management o others • Your know-how of products, systems and relevant production processes is outstanding. This shall include automation and drive, control and protection, signaling and high voltage for e.g. building technology, electronic products and electrical automation, fire safety, protection systems or energy distributions, low and medium-voltage cables, power bars and switchboards, the manufacturing of Printed circuit boards (e.g. PCB, SMD/ THT, PCBA) an…
工作职责
Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Cost and Value Engineering (CVE) Project Leader for complex and sophisticated cost optimization projects. We as in the Smart Infrastructure division we develop networks that supply our cities with light and heat intelligently and we know our way around automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. For these and many other future projects, we need smart thinkers who bring skills, creativity, and dedication to the table. As CVE Engineer & project manager you work in a global team and are responsible for the cost and value evaluation of purchased or manufactured parts / components. You know and apply related manufacturing technologies / process through application of all CVE levers and methodologies to develop target costs and value drivers. In this position you work in a local and a global team. You will align and conduct projects with customers from different locations in China and in our global CVE team. Our teamwork applies the philosophy: “global for local and local for global”. So, what are you waiting for? Take your next career step with us! You'll make an impact by Product life cycles in a highly competitive and cost-driven environment become more complex. You take the challenge to increase our product´s value while simultaneously decreasing costs. You identify room for improvement, lead process optimization activities, calculate best cost and value positions and ensure transparency. You employ Bottom-up approaches of Cost Value Engineering indicating cost optimization targets for products and systems based on cost models per function and aggregated costs per component, cost split from system to component level and feasibility of material cost targets. You evaluate the cost impact of alternative technical options concerning the most cost-effective solution. This is teamwork and may apply support from several CVE engineers or cross functions of our customers. We give you free space to be creative. As part of your job, you set up a holistic and innovative CVE organizational structure and add value to keep it competitive in close collaboration within cross-functional teams. You always make a strong effort to ensure the adherence of all Siemens engineering policies and procedures.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycle, working closely with functional leads to ensure accuracy and realism. - Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to assess business scenarios, revenue streams, cost structures, and profitability. - Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities in a timely manner. - Prepare regular management reports and dashboards, providing commentary and recommendations to drive performance. Business Enablement Act as the finance point of contact to product and operation teams, coordinate efforts to define end-to-end finance processes to ensure proper finance mechanisms are in place to support new products and features. Cost Management & Optimization Identify cost efficiency opportunities within operations, balancing growth ambitions with prudent financial stewardship. Develop frameworks for expenditure review and challenge business leaders constructively on resource allocation. Partner with procurement and operations to drive process improvements, renegotiate supplier contracts, and optimize return on investment. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication Build robust relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust, openness, and mutual respect. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align financial objectives with broader business strategies. Educate non-finance colleagues on financial concepts, empowering them to own their budgets and deliver on commitments. Governance & Compliance Ensure the business operates within the organization’s financial policies, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Support the implementation of robust internal controls, safeguarding company assets and data integrity. Proactively identify, recommend, and lead projects to enhance financial processes, drive automation, and improve the quality of management information.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Cost and Value Engineering (CVE) Technology Expert covering technology & methodology for specific technology like stamping part, sheet metal parts, aluminum casting, material application, electromechanical products, manufacturing process or comparable as well as assembly. As CVE Engineer you work in a global team and are responsible for the cost and value evaluation of purchased parts / components and related manufacturing technology / process through application of all CVE levers to develop quantitative target costs and value drivers, while adhering to quality and supply chain requirements. Our team works applies the philosophy: “global for local and local for global”. So, what are you waiting for? Take your next career step with us! You'll make an impact by • Evaluate and determine the best cost and value position for purchased parts / components in assigned technology field through application of Cost and Value Engineering levers and methods. • Ensure transparency in production processes, related costs and improvement potential through application of appropriate tools and methodologies for: • Cost Analysis and Optimization (CAO), • Supply Chain Productivity Improvement (SPI), • Design to Value (DtV) • Target Costing and Target Pricing (TCP). • Benchmarking (BM) • Compile feasible costs per part / component or solution as basis for bottom-up target indication and cost split as part of system target costing process. • Propose improvement measures and quantification of cost potential to functions like Procurement, R&D, Product managers or Product cost persons responsible. • Calculate cost targets for components acc. to maturity of design. Evaluate cost impact of alternative technical options (materials, manufacture methods) during the product development process. Advise engineering concerning the most cost-effective solution based on standardized design processes and production methods. • Propose technology-based and lean optimization measures in the supply chain. • Support procurement in negotiation with suppliers. • Determine material field strategy of together with Commodity Management. • Lead projects for cost transparency and optimization • Follow up on implementation of measures
Are you ready to shape the future of manufacturing and innovation? Join our dynamic team at the Digital Industries Motion Control Factory in Nanjing as a Procurement Engineer (PE) Team Leader! Mission of Function? As a Procurement Engineer Team Leader, you will be instrumental in ensuring early involvement of Procurement and suppliers across the entire product journey – from PLM and development to manufacturing. You'll monitor current products to minimize costs, enhance resilience, and drive innovation and sustainability, all while expertly managing interfaces with product development functions. Your leadership will guide cross-functional teams in sourcing the right materials and defining/implementing SNC's material sourcing strategy to meet our growing demands. What will be my responsibilities? In this role, you will: • Lead and Develop the PE Team: Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and coaching to the Procurement Engineer team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Set clear objectives, manage performance, and support the professional growth of your team members- while you will also directly drive key projects as a Procurement Engineer • Drive Early Procurement Involvement: Actively engage with portfolio management before R&D activities commence. Take an active role in product development and manufacturing to ensure all supplier interactions enhance resilience, innovation, and sustainability, reduce complexity, and achieve ambitious product cost targets • Foster Strategic Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with the R&D community, product management, and PLM teams. Internally, you'll drive collaboration across procurement functions, including Commodity Managers, Local Buyers, and CVEs (Cost Value Engineers) • Align and Deploy Strategy: Ensure seamless alignment between product and procurement strategies, with your procurement strategy actively supporting the PLM team's ambitions, including sustainability and innovation goals. You'll introduce technology roadmaps and facilitate cross-functional discussions, ensuring sourcing decisions align with procurement and safeguard security strategies • Ensure Material Resilience in Design: Drive material localization and the development/introduction of second sources to optimize our supplier base. Support R&D in component selection during the design phase and secure material availability for new components in new projects before mass production • Lead Early Supplier Involvement: Organize and lead innovation workshops and concept competitions/projects to achieve the best cost-benefit position and harness external expertise • Advance Sustainability Goals: Consult with and inspire development teams to design and implement sustainable solutions in product design and procurement. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to co-develop products that meet stringent sustainability criteria and standards (e.g., RED KPIs and ECO criteria). Implement Carbon Shadow Pricing to integrate the environmental impact of products and materials into procurement decisions
What are my responsibilities? 我的工作职责是什么？ Job Description: • Help clients define and improve the Product Management and/or R&D processes in discrete industry, incl. product portfolio management, product requirement definition, product development, product commercialization and phase out. • Help clients analyze their product portfolio and product strategies, including market segmentation, competitors, product sales and profits, and make recommendations in closing the product portfolio gaps, as well as R&D process gaps. • Understand clients’ pain points and expectations in Product Management and/or R&D processes, practices and IT systems, analyze root causes and provide professional and practical recommendations and solutions to improve client’s QCD (quality, cost, delivery) KPIs. • Guide through or coach customers to understand, accept and implement the recommendations and solutions provided above, realizing the customer impacts in terms of QCD KPIs. • Facilitate internal and external workshops with customers, with a structure and guided group discussion on strategy, solutions, interviews, etc. • Be responsible for leading clients through these operational improvements and scale up business transformations as a thought leader, people leader and organization leader • Proactively manage changes with professional methods and handling complex analyses and resolve customer issue. • Work hand in hand together with clients on each engagement, facilitating working sessions with client management/project teams, motivating and coaching the client team during transformations.