Responsibilities
- Develop detailed "Should-Cost" models for powertrain components (e.g., transmission housings, crankshafts, battery modules, cast or machined parts).
- Analyze manufacturing processes (casting, forging, CNC machining, assembly) to determine cycle times, overheads, and labor costs.
- Evaluate integral raw material indices, energy costs, and logistics expenses to ensure accurate pricing.
- Collaborate closely with the Purchasing department to evaluate supplier quotes during the RFQ (Request for Quotation) phase.
- Participate in technical-commercial negotiations with suppliers to reconcile price discrepancies based on data‑driven process analysis.
- Identify and vet new suppliers or manufacturing technologies that offer cost advantages.
- Partner with R&D; teams during the early design phases to influence component geometry and specifications to meet cost targets (Value Engineering).
- Propose alternative materials or process simplifications that reduce costs without compromising functionality or durability.
- Monitor cost evolution throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to SOP (Start of Production).
- Maintain and update internal cost databases, including global labor rates and material benchmarks.
- Prepare and present cost status reports and gap analyses to executive management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing) or Technology Management.
- English language is mandatory, other languages are an advantage.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a similar role (Cost Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Technical Purchasing) within the Automotive industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of Powertrain systems (either ICE or EV/Electrification).
- Deep understanding of metal forming, casting, precision machining, heat treatment, and automated assembly.
- Advanced MS Office skills (specifically Excel: pivot tables, lookups, and macros).
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills with a data‑driven approach.
- Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, international teams.
Workplace
Workplace: 47002, Valladolid
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About Us
We are Bertrandt: an independent, international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. We create technological solutions for our customers at any stage of the product development process with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e‑mobility and autonomous systems, largely for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors. Our goal: accelerating technological progress. We work on this every day – with around 12,000 employees at over 50 sites worldwide.
Contact
Ioana Corman
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