COST & VALUE ENGINEER
Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.
At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.
Position Overview
As a Cost & Value Engineer, you will play a key role embedded in our product development teams, helping ensure our products are both cost-efficient and sustainable. You will work closely with engineering, product owners, and sourcing teams across the global organization, providing clear cost and climate insights that support everyday decisions. You will act as a hands-on partner who helps teams understand trade-offs, challenge assumptions, and move forward with confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support product development teams with cost and climate insights throughout the product lifecycle,
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Collaborate closely with global stakeholders to align on cost assumptions and priorities,
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Contribute in agile ceremonies by providing practical, decision-ready input,
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Help teams understand trade-offs between design, cost, and sustainability,
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Develop and maintain should-cost models and CO₂ impact assessments for components and manufacturing processes,
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Identify and quantify opportunities for cost reduction and sustainability improvements,
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Recommend alternative materials and manufacturing methods to improve value,
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Facilitate value engineering discussions and workshops when needed,
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Bring structure and clarity to cost-related topics in fast-moving agile product development.
Qualifications & Skills:
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent,
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5-10 years experience within product development or manufacturing,
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Good knowledge of production & supply chain,
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Good knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods and technical drawings,
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Fluency in English (both spoken and written),
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Previous experience in Cost Management and Carbon footprint is a merit.
Who are you?
You are a curious and collaborative engineer who enjoys working closely with others to solve real problems. You prefer working with teams rather than telling them what to do, and you bring a practical, supportive mindset with a strong sense of servant leadership. You are comfortable operating in an international, cross–time-zone environment and can turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. Open-minded and flexible, you are willing to learn and adapt, and you naturally help create clarity even when information is incomplete.
Above all, you are motivated by creating real value – optimizing cost, reducing environmental impact, and contributing to better products.
Why is Permobil the next step for you?
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You’ll make a difference. Every day.
Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives. -
You’ll make your mark as part of our future.
We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world. -
You’ll feel welcome from day one.
We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone at Permobil cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.
Application Process
We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today or before July 31st at the latest!
Permobil is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
For more information about the position, please contact Martin Nyberg, Director Global Engineering Services, [email protected]
For information about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter, Zivile Mitkute, [email protected]
Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.
More about Permobil
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 2 000 team members in 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.
