Job Description
Value Engineer - Strategic Sourcing
Location: Pasir Gudang, JohorBahru – Onsite. This role supports the Sourcing group in strategic global sourcing initiatives for Brooks Automation’s expansion in Malaysia. The Value Engineer acts as a technical and cost engineering expert, driving cost optimization, improving product value, and supporting supplier and component decisions through data‑driven engineering analysis.
Responsibilities
- Perform component teardowns, cost breakdowns, and should‑cost analysis to identify savings; analyze product designs and propose alternative materials, manufacturing methods, or specifications to reduce cost; develop cost models for key commodities.
- Provide technical validation during supplier selection, bid evaluations, and quotation reviews; support make‑versus‑buy studies, supplier transitions, or dual‑sourcing initiatives.
- Conduct technical assessments of supplier manufacturing processes (sheet metal, ma...