Cost Engineer - Powertrain - for Madrid area

What to expect:

• Should-Cost Analysis & Estimation

  • 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 global raw material indices energy costs and logistics expenses to ensure accurate pricing
  • Procurement Support & Technical Negotiations
  • 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.
  • Design-to-Cost (DtC) & Value Engineering
  • 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.
  • Project Tracking & Reporting
  • 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.

What you bring along:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical Automotive Manufacturing) or Technology Management.
• English language is mandatory other languages are an advantage.
• Minimum 35 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.

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 12000 employees at over 50 sites worldwide.

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