Cost Engineer (Design-to-Cost / VAVE)

AVATR Global Design Center; München; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid Working

Annual Leave: 30 days

Health & Wellness: Wellhub Pass

Employee Development

Transport Support: Deutschland ticket

Meal Allowance

Gifts for anniversaries and Chinese NY

Company Events

Zusammenfassung

AVATR Global Design Center is seeking a motivated Cost Engineer to drive design-to-cost initiatives from early development. You will influence product architecture, materials, and manufacturing concepts to meet cost targets through design, not post-development changes.

You will own cost targets across concept and development, collaborate with R&D, Purchasing, and suppliers, and develop cost models to track evolution and support VAVE initiatives. English fluency is required; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 5+ years in automotive product design and development.
• Design-to-Cost or VAVE experience with cost drivers knowledge.
• Ability to read CAD data and drawings (CATIA/NX).
• Strong analytical mindset with cost breakdown and should-cost analysis.
• Ability to influence decisions and collaborate across R&D, Purchasing, and suppliers.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Own and drive cost targets across concept and development phases.
• Analyze and optimize cost impact of design concepts.
• Lead Design-to-Cost activities for cost-efficient designs.
• Interface between R&D, Purchasing, and suppliers for cost discussions.
• Develop cost models, benchmarks, and cost evolution tracking.
• Support VAVE initiatives and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Cost engineering

Design-to-Cost

VAVE

CAD interpretation

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Cost Engineer with a strong Design-to-Cost and VAVE focus to join our dynamic team at AVATR Global Design Center. In this role, you will lead cost optimization initiatives from the early stages of product development, with a strong focus on engineering design decisions. You will actively influence product architecture, materials, and manufacturing concepts at early design stages, ensuring cost targets are achieved by design rather than post-development optimization.

What you will do

• Own and drive cost targets across concept and development phases, ensuring alignment with design maturity (CAD/BOM)
• Analyze and optimize cost impact of design concepts through design simplification, material selection, and manufacturing process improvements
• Lead Design-to-Cost activities and challenge engineering solutions to achieve cost-efficient product designs
• Act as a key interface between R&D, Purchasing, and suppliers, driving design reviews and technical discussions on cost-performance trade-offs
• Develop cost models, benchmarks, and transparency to track cost evolution and ensure target achievement
• Drive continuous improvement of Design-to-Cost methodologies and support strategic VAVE initiatives

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in automotive product design and development, with proven hands‑on experience in component or system design
• Solid experience in Design-to-Cost, cost engineering, or VAVE, with strong understanding of cost drivers across design and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work with CAD data (e.g., CATIA, NX) and interpret technical drawings to evaluate cost implications
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in cost breakdown and should-cost analysis
• Ability to influence engineering decisions and effectively collaborate across R&D, Purchasing, and suppliers
• Fluent in English; German is a plus

What we offer

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.
• Annual Leave: 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Health & Wellness: Access to the Wellhub Pass for your well-being.
• Employee Development: Learning opportunities and training programs to support your career growth.
• Transport Support: Deutschland ticket or fuel card.
• Meal Allowance: For lunch at the canteen.
• Gifts: Celebratory gifts for work anniversaries and Chinese New Year.
• Company Events: Regular team-building and social activities.

Inclusive Culture: A diverse, supportive environment where every voice is valued.

Thank you

Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!