About this role
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Timisoara. Remote arrangements are not available for this role.
As Cost Value Engineering Manager, you will be leading dedicated projects to evaluate supplier components cost structure and developing saving potentials prior and after SOP on component prices, tooling costs and investment for manufacturing equipment. Using systematic methods for improving the value of products and systems by reflecting their functions in an early development phase.
Your tasks include the following responsibilities:
Execute Supplier Cost Audits (SCA) at suppliers together with Category Management (CM) and confront suppliers up to top management with the costs calculated as a base for price negotiations and discuss cost reduction potentialsExecute cost structure and value stream analyses and market price validations.Plan and moderate cross-functional workshops focused on cost optimization and value improvement (e.g., Design-to-Cost, Design-to-Value, Re-Design-to-Cost).Support make-or-buy decisions and sourcing strategies through detailed cost evaluations and recommendations to management.Participating in worldwide cost reduction projects on supplier component prices, tooling costs and investment for manufacturing equipmentSupport Category Purchasing with yearly price negotiations (APN)Identifying main projects within dedicated area and potential suppliersImprovement of manufacturing processes at supplier manufacturing locations for selected products / assembliesFollow-up cost reduction potential until final implementation
Academic degree in Engineering, Mechanics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or similarProfessional work experience in costing or costing related functionsMultiple years (5-10) of professional experience within automotive industry, desirably in quality and engineering, advanced purchasing, category purchasing, tool management, cost management and/or manufacturing planningDeep understanding of product cost structures, manufacturing technologies, and value chainsProven expertise in Target Costing, Design-to-Cost, Design-to-Value, Benchmarking, and Cost AuditingStrong skills in cost calculation methodologies, cost modeling, and market analysisExcellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management abilities between Engineering, Purchasing, and FinanceExperience in method development, process optimization, and change management in cost and value management contextsProfound project management experienceBusiness fluent English language skills (both written and spoken)Highly analytical skills with strong communication, moderation, and presentation skillsVery good negotiation skills required (for negotiations with suppliers and customers)Intercultural competenceTravel requirement up to 50% What we offer:
Pay for Performance:
Achievement Bonuses and Rewards;Recommendation Bonuses for new team members;Flexibility Program including flexible hours, mobile work and sabbaticals.Wellbeing:
Health & Wellness (Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.);Different discounts (glasses, tires, medical, shopping);In-house restaurant & coffee corners.Life-Long Learning:
Technical, Soft Skills & Leadership trainings;Dedicated Programs and Conferences;Free Language Courses (English, German, French etc);Access to e-learning platforms;Career development opportunities (local and international);Internal development communities (Experts, Agile Community of Practice, Artificial Intelligence etc)Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. Make it yours! Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next.