Cost Engineer

Van-Beest-B.v.; Lazcano; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Irizar Forge, part of the Royal Van Beest Group, is seeking a Cost Engineer to analyze manufacturing costs for new projects and prepare competitive proposals. You will work on SAP cost configurations during quotations, review customer drawings, and create SolidWorks drawings when needed.

The role requires strong cost analysis, keen attention to detail, and collaboration across engineering, purchasing, and sales teams.

Formación

• Conduct cost studies for quotations and ensure feasibility from an industrial perspective.
• Configure products and costs in SAP during quotation phase and review technical drawings and specifications.
• Create or modify product drawings using SolidWorks for quotation development.
• Regularly analyze and update process and product costs for cost optimization and competitiveness.
• Maintain communication with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure smooth quotations.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to diversify suppliers improving project competitiveness.
• Provide technical support to Sales in preparing proposals and addressing manufacturing cost queries.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct cost studies for quotations and ensure feasibility.
• Configure SAP costs during quotation phase and interpret customer drawings.
• Create/modify SolidWorks drawings as needed for quotations.
• Analyze and update process/product costs for cost optimization.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams during quotations.
• Assist Purchasing to diversify suppliers for competitiveness.
• Support Sales with manufacturing cost queries.

Conocimientos

Cost analysis

Cost studies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Higher Vocational Training in a relevant technical field

Herramientas

SAP

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

At Irizar Forge, an industrial company specializing in the manufacture of high-quality forged components for lifting and mooring applications, based in Lazkao (Gipuzkoa) and part of the Royal Van Beest Group, we are looking for a Cost Engineer to join our team.

You will be responsible for analyzing and defining the manufacturing costs associated with new projects, developing technical drawings, and preparing competitive technical and commercial proposals, while ensuring their feasibility from an industrial perspective.

Job requirements

Main responsibilities

Conduct cost studies for the preparation of quotations, ensuring the technical and economic feasibility of each proposal.

Configure products and costs in SAP during the quotation phase, and review and interpret technical drawings and specifications provided by customers.

Create or modify product drawings using SolidWorks when required for quotation development.

Regularly analyze and update process and product costs, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and improved competitiveness.

Maintain effective communication with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure the smooth development of quotations.

Collaborate with the Purchasing department to identify and diversify suppliers that can contribute to improving project competitiveness.

Provide technical support to the Sales team in preparing proposals and addressing queries related to manufacturing processes and costs.

What are we looking for?

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Higher Vocational Training in a relevant technical field. Solid experience in manufacturing processes will be highly valued.

Experience

Experience in preparing cost studies within industrial or manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of and experience working with SAP.

Experience in machining processes will be considered an advantage.

Experience in creating and modifying technical drawings using SolidWorks will be considered an advantage.

Languages

English: fluent professional level (minimum B2).

Basque: sufficient proficiency to communicate effectively in a professional environment.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Proactive approach and problem-solving ability.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across different departments.

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on cost optimization.

Customer and results orientation.

What will you find in this position?

An opportunity to join a team that plays a strategic role within the business, contributing from the early stages of projects and directly supporting the company’s competitiveness.

You will work in a highly technical industrial environment, collaborating across different areas of the organization and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and products.

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What we offer you.

We offer you a challenging position in a family business that is growing and allows room for initiative and development. We encourage you to develop yourself and grow further in the position. The variety within the function ensures that your work remains dynamic. No two days are the same! The benefits package is commensurate with the severity of the position.

Do you have any questions or are you interested? We would like to meet you in person.