Value Engineer - Strategic Sourcing

About the Role:

Brooks is a prominent leader in the semiconductor industry, known for our innovative technology and sustainable solutions. As part of our strategic expansion in Malaysia, we are seeking an experiencedValue Engineer to support the Sourcing groupin strategic global sourcing initiatives.

The Value Engineer actsasthe technical andcost engineeringexpert within the sourcing team, responsible for driving cost optimization, improving product value, and supporting supplier andcomponentdecisions throughdata drivenengineering analysis. This role partners closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations toidentifycost downopportunities, redesign components for manufacturability, evaluate supplier capabilities, and ensureoptimaltotal cost of ownership (TCO) forpurchasedmaterials.

Work Location: Onsite – Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Performcomponentteardowns, cost breakdowns, andshould-costanalysis toidentifysavings.

• Analyzeproduct designs and propose alternative materials, manufacturing methods, or specifications to reduce cost.

• Work with engineering and suppliers on value engineering (VE) and value analysis (VA) activities.

• Develop cost models for key commodities based on process steps, tooling, equipment, andlabour.

2. Technical Support to Sourcing

• Provide technical validation during supplierselection, bid evaluations, and quotation reviews.

• Review supplier cost quotations for accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with engineering requirements.

• Support sourcing teams with design-to-cost analysis for new and existing parts.

• Participate in makeversusbuy studies, supplier transitions, ordualsourcinginitiatives.

3. Supplier Collaboration & Capability Assessment

• Conduct technical assessments of supplier manufacturing processes (e.g.sheet metal,machining, stamping, plastics, electronics).

• Work with suppliers toidentifyprocess improvements that reduce cost or increase quality.

• Support root-cause investigations for supplier quality and cost issues.

• Drive supplier workshops for cost reduction and manufacturability improvements.

4. New Product Introduction (NPI) Support

• Collaborate with R&D/Engineering to influence early design decisions for better cost and manufacturability.

• Provide cost estimates and technical feasibility input during early concept and prototype stages.

• Ensure new components meet performance requirements while achieving cost targets.

5. Data & Analysis

• Maintain cost models, benchmark data, material indices, and commodity cost trends.

• Utilize cost methodologies, tools,appropriate softwaremodels,and packages to prepare andmaintainreliable andaccuratedata.

• Analyzecost drivers andidentifyopportunities for costoptimizationacross the product lifecycle.

• Support the sourcing team in preparing business cases, make-cost analyses, and supplier cost comparisons.

• Gather proposals,specifications,and other related documents from design engineering to convert specifications to cost estimates for new and current products.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’sdegree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.

Experience

• 3–5years ofrelevantexperience in value engineering, manufacturing engineering, cost engineering, or supplier development.

• Experience in manufacturing processes such as machining, plastics, die cast, stamping, electronics, or assembly.

• Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier management is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.

• Ability to perform should-cost modelling andcomponentteardown analysis.

• Knowledge and experience in AI tools(i.e.aPriori,Luminovoor similar) is a pre-requisite.

• Good technical drawing interpretation (GD&T knowledge preferred).

• Excellent analytical,problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proficiencyin CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) is an added advantage.

• Comfortable managing cross-functional projects and supplier interactions.