Cost Engineer

IF YOU ARE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT...

• Support the engineering and design process by comparing different processes, production materials and production locations on the basis of calculations.
• Provide design recommendations on the basis of cost evaluations.
• Conduct on-site process analysis and process optimisation at the supplier plants to improve our cost position.
• Implement and monitoring of cost down measures at the suppliers to support multi-year savings contracts.
• Analysis of supplier quotes to identify negotiation possibilities.
• Lead Make or Buy studies together with controlling to improve cost position or supply delivery performance and support market value proposition.
• Review material cost controlling with bottom-up cost analysis of products, processes or assembly operation plants.
• Supplier development with regards to the suppliers cost position and by that its robust financial performance.

...AND POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS?

•  Experience gained at either a Tier 1 automotive supplier or automotive OEM, ideally within Plastics.
•  Ability to Read, interpret and cost engineering / CAD drawings.
•  Able to demonstrate direct knowledge of value analysis and value engineering.
•  Experience in leading cross-functional change management and cost down projects.
•  Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivery.
•  Demonstrable ability to prioritise tasks and have effective time management and analytical skills.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•   Able to travel both UK, Europe and Globally as and when required.
•  Certified to degree/business level.
• Key user / Extensive experience of using Costing Software to produce accurate cost and investment proposals
• Strong knowledge of pricing, margins, discounts and overhead/cost structures

THEN WE CAN OFFER YOU: