Cost Engineer - valcourt

Job Overview

We are looking for a Cost Engineer, reporting to the Value Analyst Team Lead, to assist in optimizing vehicle costs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to establish yourself as an authority in your field and influence all product development teams from the start of the design phase. You will be able to leverage your skills to influence engineering and purchasing teams from the beginning of the design phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to foster a cost-oriented design approach (design-to-cost).
• Evaluate the impact of features on cost, streamline specifications to a strict minimum, and identify potential savings on components.
• Work with engineers, designers, buyers, and project managers to make informed decisions.
• Track costs throughout the product development cycle, and adjust technical choices to stay on target.
• Carry out cost benchmarks for products and ...