Cost engineer
LOCATION: Budapest / [[stateProvince]], Hungary | BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: 10278 | JOB GRADE:[[jobGrade]] | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Cost engineer to join our
Cost Engineering Team
at Knorr-Bremse located in Budapest
We count on you in the following tasks:
- Analysis and evaluation of cost structures (material costs, manufacturing process, overhead) of purchased parts on the basis of Cost-Break-Downs and Benchmark Bottom-Up-Calculations.
- Establish cost transparency, identify cost drivers and build up Cost-Analysis Know-How.
- Identification of cost reduction potentials in electronic and electromechanical products.
- Analysis of incoming proposals as to support Purchasing in price negotiations.
- Conduct of cost optimization workshops carried out in cooperation with Category Purchasing at the site(s) of suppliers.
- Calculation of target prices of new products during the development phase.
- Identification and evaluation of cost saving potentials, by means of modifying the products' design, specification or the manufacturing process.
- Identification and evaluation of cost saving potentials related to tools and investments.
- Benchmark calculation of components and assemblies.
You are the ideal candidate if you possess:
- Diploma obtained from an institute of higher education of electrical or mechanical engineering
- A technical degree with relevant experience is also acceptable
- 3 years experiences gathered at production company (Automotive industry is advantage)
- Advanced knowledge (preferably experience) in manufacturing field
- Basic financial knowledge about the automotive electronics market trends, key market players etc.
- High-level expertise in MS-Office (Excel and PPT)
- Communication/negotiation skills in English
- Analytical way of thinking
- Willingness to travel
- Knowledge of cost calculation methods and software tools is advantage
Place of employment: Budapest, 1119 Major u. 69.
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