Cost Optimization / Value Engineering Lead (Commercial Refrigeration) - Mýto

Own cost optimization, material improvement, and value creation across our commercial refrigeration portfolio. Combine deep engineering know-how with sharp business acumen to reduce total cost, improve performance, and enhance sustainability—without compromising quality, safety, or compliance.

• Analyze product designs, specifications, BOMs, and supplier manufacturing processes to identify savings opportunities (should-cost, VA/VE, teardown analysis).

• Run Design-to-Value (DtV) and Design-for-Manufacture (DFM/DFA) workshops with internal teams and suppliers; drive implementation of agreed actions.

• Evaluate alternative materials, components, and suppliers to reduce cost, improve reliability, and increase recyclability/energy efficiency.

• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver value-engineering projects from concept to SOP, including trials and PPAPs.

• Support product lifecycle management (PLM) through simplification, modularization, and standardization of parts and processes.

• Build and present business cases with Engineering & Sourcing (ROI, payback, NPV, risk/FMEA); secure approvals and track benefits realization.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental directives (e.g., refrigerants, RoHS/REACH, CE/UL).

• Request, order, and coordinate prototypes/samples from suppliers and partners; plan validation and testing with QA/R&D.

• Maintain cost models and should-cost databases; provide clean, auditable savings tracking.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering.

• 3+ years in value engineering, cost optimization, or product development—ideally in refrigeration/HVAC or electro-mechanical products.

• Solid grasp of refrigeration systems and thermodynamics (compressors, heat exchangers, expansion devices, insulation, controls).

• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and cost-modeling/should-cost tools (e.g., parametric, process-based).

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills; able to influence across functions and suppliers.

• MS 365 power user, especially Excel (complex formulas, pivoting, Power Query/Power Pivot a plus).

• Certifications a plus: PMP/Prince2, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, SAVE International AVS/CVS.

• Interpersonal strengths: collaborative, data-driven, crisp presenter.

• Languages: Fluent English; German preferred.

What we offer:

• Regular professional training & development with clear opportunities to grow your career.
• A modern, collegial, innovative, and friendly environment within a stable international company.
• 5 weeks of vacation (25 days).
• 4 days of personal time off. Annual vacation allowance of CZK 13,000.
• Employer contribution to pension or life insurance. On-site canteen with subsidized meals.
• Referral bonus for recommending new employees and a loyalty bonus.
• Scholar Program supporting education at all levels. Many additional perks, including a Multisport card.