Product Cost Engineer

Alstom; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Agua Branca SP is seeking a Product Cost Engineer who translates complex data into actionable insights, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to design cost-efficient, high-performance mobility solutions.

This role requires analytical precision, ownership, and the ability to ensure reliable cost estimates via benchmarking and risk assessment, with opportunities to advance digital costing and VA/VE initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cost modeling tools such as aPriori or Siemens Teamcenter Product Cost Management.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain economics.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate data into cost implications.
• Experience with value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) to optimize product design.
• Collaborative mindset to influence cross-functional teams toward cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost analysis and optimization across product lifecycle using advanced cost modeling tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align design-to-cost strategies.
• Ensure reliability of cost estimates through benchmarking, supplier engagement, and risk assessment.
• Drive innovation by integrating digital costing methods and predictive analytics into decision-making.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement through cost engineering best practices and training sessions.

Skills

Cost modeling

Manufacturing & supply chain

Engineering drawing interpretation

VA/VE methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

aPriori

Siemens Teamcenter P...

Job description

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Date: 29 Oct 2026

Company: Alstom

Product Cost Engineer in Agua Branca SP

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for a passionate Product Cost Engineer who thrives on transforming complex data into actionable insights. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design cost-efficient, high-performance solutions that power sustainable mobility. This role demands analytical precision, ownership, and a drive to make every decision count toward long-term impact.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead cost analysis and optimization across product lifecycle using advanced cost modeling tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align design-to-cost strategies.
• Ensure reliability of cost estimates through benchmarking, supplier engagement, and risk assessment.
• Drive innovation by integrating digital costing methods and predictive analytics into decision-making.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement through cost engineering best practices and training sessions.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Proficiency in cost modeling tools such as aPriori or Siemens Teamcenter Product Cost Management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain economics.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate technical data into cost implications.
• Experience applying value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) methodologies to optimize product design.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams toward cost efficiency goals.

How Success Is Measured

• Achievement of cost targets and adherence to project delivery timelines.
• Effective collaboration and communication across engineering and procurement teams.
• Reduction in cost variances and improvement in cost estimation accuracy.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge digital tools driving the future of sustainable mobility.
• Contribute to global projects that deliver tangible impact from your local base.
• Access continuous learning and career development through Alstom University and mentorship programs.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.