Value Engineer

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters.

Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join the team in creating a better future for us on our planet.

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization.

In our new Offshore Tools and Equipment organization, we are now searching for Value Engineers. The main goal for the person in this role will be to secure that we achieve the right cost level for all our future equipment needs. It is important to have a good technical understanding along side experience from Supply Chain or Procurement for this position.

How to contribute to our vision

The responsibility to manage and deliver equipment to support installation projects globally is within our Offshore Tools and Equipment organization. The team owns the full operational value chain; hence they are present in all main equipment decisions from scoping, design to execution of installation projects. A special effort is put on safety and securing high uptime of the equipment throughout its lifetime through an integrated feedback loop, linking the use of equipment to preventive maintenance and continuous improvement programs.

As Value Engineer you will be part of the Equipment road mapping, which means making sure that the right cost level is there for each tool or equipment needed to successfully complete our projects within budget. Your role is a key one since you will be the person to identify key cost drivers and monitor the process for all current and future equipment. In doing this, you will create and maintain the cost-out strategy. In maintaining this you may arrange or participate in cost-out workshops with equipment and installation teams.

Due to the nature of the role, you will naturally be working closely with our Procurement organization to align on suppliers and market trends. You will also work closely with the operational constructions teams on equipment implementation to secure the best ideas are captured. Additionally, you will support and drive business specific cases for equipment design and use together with relevant stakeholders.

What you need to make a difference

Passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change.

You have an understanding for both commercial and technical aspects and your analytical mindset comes with the agility to find solutions between different parties and interests. Ideally you have more than 2 years of experience in the area of cost management and / or similar process from Procurement / Engineering. Preferably from the wind industry or similar larger scale industry manufacturer.

You will need to feel comfortable to develop a large network in a multicultural and dynamic environment, where you must be able to establish trust while driving the organization in terms of cost consciousness and approaching topics with a critical mindset. You have a strong technical mindset and enjoy working analytical with your tasks. As a person, you are an outgoing communicative individual who values collaboration and take charge in hectic situations and possess the ability to maintain an overview while helping the team as coordinator. You are fluent in English, both orally and in writing.

In case you have acquired your skills in alternative ways your application is just as well appreciated.

In return of your commitment, we offer you…

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.