About this opportunity
We are looking for a Head of Value Engineering to lead Ericsson's Antenna Systems value engineering function. You'll drive meaningful cost innovation by translating smart design decisions into real savings for customers while maintaining our competitive edge in the RF hardware market. This is a strategic role where you'll shape how we approach cost and value across the entire antenna portfolio.
What you will do
- Lead the value engineering strategy for antenna R&D, establishing best practices in product cost analytics and design-to-cost methodology
- Act as centre of competence for cost analysis and design optimization, benchmarking against competition and internal capabilities
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across antenna product lines, analyzing design and supply costs to pinpoint gaps and their root causes
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, Product Management, and external partners to develop, implement, and verify cost initiatives
- Shape organizational capability by developing processes and strategies that sustain our competitive cost position long-term
The skills you bring
- A Bachelor, Master's or University degree in telecommunications, engineering, technology, or an equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated international experience and track record in driving cost reductions for services, products and/or solutions, always passionate to target the best value per cost
- Background in product cost analysis or technical procurement / sourcing is a plus
- Experience within the RF hardware industry with a sound understanding across the value chain
- Design to supply knowledge and experience in one of the fields of mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, able to successfully interact on all levels up to senior/executive management
- Highly analytical and methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in English written and spoken
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Germany (DE) || Rosenheim
Req ID: 788794
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or university degree in telecommunications, engineering, technology, or an equivalent qualification
- International experience and a demonstrated track record of driving cost reductions for services, products, or solutions
- Experience within the RF hardware industry with understanding of the value chain
- Design-to-supply knowledge and experience in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including interaction with senior and executive management
- Highly analytical, methodical, and strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Background in product cost analysis or technical procurement and sourcing
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage options are described as broad, with multiple medical plan choices (often three) plus dental and mental health resources. U.S. materials also reference PPO and HDHP options, and some teams contribute to HSAs.
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Retirement Support — U.S. postings outline a 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching that reaches 4% when employees contribute 5%. This combination is repeatedly listed in role postings and characterized as strong for the sector.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. job descriptions frequently cite up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental/adoption leave at 100% pay. These benefits are positioned as exceeding many U.S. corporate policies.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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