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Conduct detailed product cost analyses and should-cost calculations for components, systems, and complete products, preferably in automotive industry (BIW, Chassis, Interior, Exterior, Electric Powertrain, or E/E systems).

Perform cost benchmarking, teardown studies, and competitive analyses

Identify cost reduction opportunities through value engineering and design-to-cost approaches.

Analyze manufacturing processes including stamping, casting, injection molding, machining, electronics production, and final assembly.

Develop cost models and cost estimation methodologies.

Support cost governance processes, target-cost setting activities as well as sourcing, and procurement activities with fact-based negotiations.

Present cost optimization recommendations and business cases to clients and stakeholders.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

Contribute to the continuous development of cost engineering methodologies, tools, and best practices.

An appreciative and contemporary corporate culture
We want to create a positive working environment. In our international teams, you work flexibly on sustainable topics. Through our open feedback culture, you can really help shape the company. We are made up of diverse personalities who love to celebrate our successes together. We work in flat hierarchies and have an open-door policy from student to CEO because we think that rigid hierarchies are yesterday's news. We also give you the freedom to grow personally and professionally. Because we want to actively support you on your career path, we offer a mentoring program for all colleagues.

Diverse career prospects
You can shape your career with us according to your own ideas. We give you the time and space to develop your potential at home or abroad at one of our many locations. Internal and external training opportunities allow you to discover or perfect your strengths.

Work-life balance
We are convinced that only a satisfied team can perform outstanding work. That's why we trust you to contribute to the company in a flexible and self-organized way. We do not have a classic consultant week. A good balance between office and remote work supports you in organizing your professional life and free time in a flexible way.

Additional benefits
With us, you will receive the classic benefits such as 30 days of vacation, capital-forming benefits (i.e. retirement plans), employee discounts and sabbaticals. However, we are constantly expanding these benefits, because appreciation means more to us than just offering the bare minimum.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Engineering, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Cost Engineering, Value Engineering, Product Costing, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, or Technical Consulting
• Strong expertise in cost structures, manufacturing technologies, and product development processes.
• Experience conducting should-cost analyses, benchmark studies, and cost reduction programs.
• Solid understanding of automotive or industrial products and supply chains.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI and reporting tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking combined with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings in a clear and compelling manner.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for delivering client value.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel if required by client engagements.