Cost and Value Engineering Manager (m/w/d)

BRP-Rotax; Gunskirchen; Vor Ort; EUR 81 000 - 94 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global powersports technology company is seeking a Cost and Value Engineering Manager in Austria to optimize cost structures and enhance customer value across powertrain systems. The ideal candidate has a background in Business Administration and extensive experience in cost engineering and supply chain management. This role offers a minimum salary of EUR 81,261.04 gross/year along with various benefits and development opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexitime

Attractive and performance-related salary

Diverse development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 3 to 5 years of leadership experience in cost and/or value engineering.
• 5 years of experience in supply chain management or operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.

Aufgaben

• Drive optimization of cost structures across powertrain systems.
• Conduct value analysis/value engineering workshops.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Cost modeling proficiency

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree or MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

International, innovative, pioneering: BRP-Rotax is part of the global BRP and focuses on moving the world\'s most exciting powersports vehicles. Technological progress and sustainable mobility are our drive.

At BRP-Rotax, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading drive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development perspectives. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Your new adventure

As Cost and Value Engineering Manager, you will drive the optimization of cost structures and the enhancement of customer value across all powertrain systems and components. By applying structured methodologies throughout the product lifecycle, you will ensure products achieve the optimal balance of cost, performance, safety, quality, and sustainability. Working closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and finance teams, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen competitiveness and support long-term strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze cost drivers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) workshops to generate cost-saving and value-enhancing ideas.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for components and systems.
• Benchmark competitor products, technologies, and manufacturing practices to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure cost transparency and support technical and commercial negotiations.
• Evaluate alternative materials and manufacturing processes with lower environmental impact.
• Support lifecycle assessments (LCA) and integrate eco-design principles into product development.
• Track and report cost and CO2e savings achieved through engineering and sourcing initiatives.
• Align cost and value engineering activities with corporate sustainability and climate targets.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to internal stakeholders and senior management.

Your Experiences And Skills

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is an asset.
• 3 to 5 years of leadership experience in cost and/or value engineering.
• 5 years of experience in supply chain management, performance management, procurement, or operations within an international environment.
• Solid professional background in procurement, ideally complemented by technical expertise.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence strategic decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in cost modeling and benchmarking.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environment is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainability.

We offer

You will be offered an exciting position in an international company with many interesting benefits and diverse development opportunities. The minimum salary for this position is EUR 81 261,04 gross/year, flexitime, in accordance with the collective agreement for the metal industry. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, we offer an attractive and performance-related salary with corresponding overpayment. We will be happy to discuss the details personally as part of our application process.

Transforming mobility. Creating powertrain technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at BRP-Rotax, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier OEM in the global recreational and powersports industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at BRP-Rotax.