Research Analyst (m/f/d) - Data research in consulting

costdata GmbH; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international cost engineering leader in Cologne is seeking a Research Analyst to support consulting teams by conducting in-depth analyses and research. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience with data analysis. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements, with 2 days of home office per week, and attractive salary prospects between €30,000 and €40,000, along with a permanent contract and various benefits.

Leistungen

Flexible working: 2 days home office per week

30 vacation days

Job bike offer

Company pension plan

Qualifikationen

• Skilled worker in technology or state-certified technician specializing in mechanical engineering.
• First professional experience or internships in relevant areas like purchasing or consulting.
• Fluent in German and good English skills; other languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent research and analysis of market data.
• Maintain and expand the costdata cost database.
• Create comparative analyses and benchmarks.
• Collaborate on cost and product analyses.
• Support training course preparations.
• Analyze qualitative data for software development.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Confidence in MS Excel

Team spirit

Interest in cost structures

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, mechanical engineering or similar

Jobbeschreibung

All vacancies

Shape the future of cost engineering with us

Research Analyst (m/f/d) - Data research in consulting

About Costdata

costdata is an international leader in cost engineering and, with the world’s largest cost database, offers companies valuable insights for optimizing their cost structures. Our combination of data, software and consulting supports purchasing, controlling and product development teams in making well‑founded decisions.

Your role

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Research Analyst (m/f/d) who will support our consulting team with in-depth analyses and can be developed into a consultant in the future. The hiring date is January 1, 2026.

During your internship in consulting, you will play a valuable role in connecting costdata® with our globally renowned clients. You will work with us in the automotive, energy, engineering and materials sectors, supporting our client projects through research and analysis.

Your tasks

• Independent research and analysis of market data on machines, materials, wages and production processes
• Maintenance and expansion of the costdata cost database
• Creation of comparative analyses & benchmarks for customer projects
• Collaboration on cost, product and value analyses to optimize product costs
• Support in the preparation of training courses & workshops
• Qualitative data analyses for the further development of our software solutions
• Gradual familiarization with cost engineering with the opportunity to develop into a consultant

What we expect

• Skilled worker in technology (tool technology, process engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering) / state‑certified technician specializing in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering / completed Bachelor’s degree (engineering, economics, mechanical engineering or similar) or comparable training
• Analytical thinking and interest in cost structures and data analysis
• First professional experience or internships in relevant areas (e.g. purchasing, controlling, sales, consulting)
• Confident handling of MS Excel and interest in databases
• Fluent German and good English skills, other foreign languages an advantage
• Structured and independent way of working and team spirit

What We Offer

• Starting salary 30.000€ – 40.000€
• Career prospects: Entry into cost engineering with the opportunity to develop into a consultant
• Flexible working: 2 days home office per week & 30 vacation days
• Secure job: Permanent employment contract in an established company
• Modern office: height‑adjustable desks, air conditioning, roof terrace & S-Bahn connection
• Attractive additional benefits: Job bike offer, company pension plan & benefits

If you think analytically, enjoy working with data and would like to be part of an innovative team, then we look forward to receiving your application.

If you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative work environment and actively contribute to cost transparency in today's pricing landscape, then costdata is the next step in your career. Set new standards in cost engineering together with us and support leading companies worldwide in sustainably optimizing their costs.