Cost Engineer, W32 & W34

• Working closely with product and technical management to improve the product cost structure and identify ideas for product cost reduction.
• Taking accountability for product design change cost analysis, product cost down roadmap, product material (change) roadmap, product cost benchmarking reports, and data reliability of product data.
• Chairing the Product Line cross-functional team meeting to monitor and coordinate cost down activities.
• Following up on the cost gate model for new design introduction.
• Monitoring product cost development against business case and product cost target.
• Maintaining the basic product concept and participating in the development of the product cost model.
• Updating product price lists (including options) according to MP Product costing directive.
• Providing support for pricing of new products and special applications.
• Checking BOM correctness (including new releases) and make or buy variations.
• Conducting monthly product cost analysis.
• Checking and approving rolling forecast data for own products.
• Assessing product cost reporting and initiating and suggesting changes to processes or tools.
• Reviewing cost calculations and estimating margins for new and ongoing projects.
• Preparing material for Product Portfolio Management Forums.

• Relevant academic background.
• Understanding of the product and technical requirements related to cost, product competitiveness, and value proposition.
• Solid fact-based decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Financial understanding.
• Proactive and positive can-do attitude.
• Experience working in a cross-functional setting and managing stakeholder requirements.
• Track record from similar positions is considered an advantage.