Intern - NPD & Product Management

KK Group; Horsens Kommune; Hybrid; DKK 179,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

KK Group in Horsens is seeking an intern for Product Cost Excellence to explore cost optimization of cooling products. You will join a Cost-Out team and own selected activities, from identifying opportunities to developing business cases and supporting implementation.

Engage with Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing across regions, applying data-driven approaches and practical improvements. Hybrid work and 37-hour weeks are offered.

Qualifications

• Curious and analytical student seeking to understand engineering and business sides.
• Studying Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving and numerical skills.
• Able to communicate in English (written and spoken).
• Willing to work in a hybrid setup and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Review products and identify cost, design, and performance improvements.
• Lead cost-out opportunities from idea to business case and implementation.
• Support dual sourcing and supplier analyses.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Product Management.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Structured thinking

Independent working

Cross-functional communication

Turning ideas into improvements

English communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Business Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

Power BI

Job description

Are you a mechanical, business, industrial or manufacturing engineering student who enjoys understanding how products are designed, manufactured and — most importantly — how they can be made better and more cost-effective?

We are looking for an Intern in Product Cost Excellence to join our team in Horsens.

You will become part of our Cost Excellence function and work closely with a team of three Cost-Out Engineers based in the Czech Republic and Denmark. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of selected cost-out activities, from identifying an opportunity to developing the business case and supporting implementation.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include a broad range of product and cost optimization activities, such as:

• Product reviews – analyzing existing cooling product portfolio and identifying opportunities for cost, design and performance improvements
• Cost-out initiatives – identifying and developing opportunities to reduce cooling product cost through redesign, simplification, material changes and product optimization
• Design-to-cost – challenging existing designs and investigating alternative technical solutions
• Dual sourcing – supporting initiatives to qualify alternative suppliers and reduce dependency on single-source components
• Manufacturing optimization – identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce complexity and lower production costs
• Supplier and component analysis – comparing technical and commercial alternatives
• Implementation support – following cost-out ideas from initial opportunity through analysis, validation and implementation
• Cross-functional collaboration – working with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Product Management and other functions

Our Requirements

We are looking for a curious and analytical student who wants to understand both the engineering and business side of KK Groups Cooling products.

You could be studying:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Business Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics

You don't need to be an expert in cost engineering. What matters most is that you:

• Have a genuine interest in how products work and how they can be improved
• Enjoy solving problems and challenging existing solutions
• Are comfortable working with numbers and data
• Have a structured and analytical approach
• Can work independently while knowing when to ask for help
• Are comfortable communicating with people across different functions and countries
• Have an interest in turning ideas into practical improvements
• Can communicate in English both verbally and in writing

Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, Power BI or similar tools is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Practical information

• Hours: 37 hours per week, with possibility to work up to 2 days from home
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, depending on tasks and team needs
• Positions startdate: 1. feb 2027

About the company

KK Group is a global leader in power, controls, cooling, and monitoring solutions for renewable energy and high-energy industries.

With decades of experience in the wind and cooling industry, the company delivers advanced systems that enable electrification, enhance industrial efficiency, and support the transition to a cleaner, safer future.

Its expertise spans the full value chain - from development and manufacturing to service and digital solutions - supporting the entire lifecycle of customers’ assets.

Backed by its long-term owner, A.P. Moller Holding, KK Group has expanded its offerings into energy-intensive industries such as hydrogen, mining, rail, and defense.

Today, KK Group employs more than 3,700 people across more than 10 countries, working together to achieve its aspiration - Powering Change towards a more sustainable tomorrow.