Cost Estimating Engineer

Wittur España; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wittur España, a global leader in elevator solutions, seeks a Cost Estimating Engineer for its Zaragoza plant. You will collect and analyze cost data to estimate manufacturing costs, monitor deviations, and drive cost-saving initiatives across materials and processes within the ERP framework.

In this role, you will collaborate with multiple departments, document costs, and automate cost calculation processes using new technologies, supporting continuous improvement and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in product cost calculation and cost analysis.
• Experience working in industrial manufacturing environments, preferably within the metal industry.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience in the elevator industry or manufacturing of metal components (Nice to have).
• Experience working with Infor LN ERP (Nice to have).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product costing methodologies, and industrial cost structures (Nice to have).
• Understanding of continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives (Nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Documentation, calculation and analysis of the production costs of each of our current products and products which are under development.
• ERP management and collaboration with all departments and factory sections to obtain and document costs.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements, reports and other necessary documentation at regular intervals to share and be coordinated with Wittur group.
• Contribute to cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures and monitor trends.
• To optimize and automate the process of cost calculation, using all new technologies available.

Skills

Cost estimation

Industrial manufacturing

ERP proficiency

Tools

Infor LN ERP

ERP systems

MES

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job description

Wittur Group is the leading, trusted and knowledgeable partner for elevator solutions, technology and services globally (approx. 5000 employees, 13 manufacturing sites, more than 50 countries served by our sales network).

Our purpose is "Rise Without Limits". Moving billions of people every day, we are passionate about the vertical transportation industry. Our technology makes elevators work safely. Our industry leading range of products, combined with our ability to innovate, means we provide our partners with solutions on which we can build the future of our industry together.

Wittur is looking for a Cost Estimating Engineer to join our Industrial Engineering team at our Zaragoza Plant.

Job mission and objectives

The Cost Estimating Engineer is responsible for collecting and analyzing cost-related data to estimate product manufacturing costs, ensuring accurate visibility of direct product costs and identifying deviations against target and historical costs. The role supports continuous improvement and profitability by proposing cost-saving opportunities in both materials and manufacturing processes, while monitoring actual costs, investigating variances, and coordinating corrective actions with key stakeholders to maintain accurate and reliable cost information within the ERP system.

Main tasks of the role will include

• Documentation, calculation and analysis of the production costs of each of our current products and products which are under development.
• ERP management and collaboration with all departments and factory sections to obtain and document costs.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements, reports and other necessary documentation at regular intervals to share and be coordinated with Wittur group.
• Contribute to cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures and monitor trends.
• To optimize and automate the process of cost calculation, using all new technologies available.

Experience & Skills

Required

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in product cost calculation and cost analysis.
• Experience working in industrial manufacturing environments, preferably within the metal industry.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience in the elevator industry or in the manufacturing of metal components.
• Experience working with Infor LN ERP.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product costing methodologies, and industrial cost structures.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

Professional Competencies

Emotional Intelligence & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships.

Learning Agility: Analytical mindset, curiosity, and willingness to continuously learn and develop.

Energy & Motivation: Proactive, committed, and results-oriented.

Autonomy: Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage priorities effectively.

Elevators are the most popular means of transportation in the world: they are a key element of today's vertically growing cities. One of the main challenges of our industry is to shape the future of urban vertical mobility by developing a more and more sustainable and efficient flow of people and goods within modern cities. Come and be part of this exciting development!

Develop your skills in an inspirational environment

Every day is different when working at Wittur. Transformation, change, and continuous improvement are part of what we are. You will be involved in small and big projects that can have a great impact on our company’s results and give your outstanding contribution. If you consider challenges as great ways to learn and grow, you will find yourself at home in Wittur.

Have the world at your fingertips

We are a global manufacturer with branches, customers, suppliers, and business partners all over the world. Collaborating with colleagues from the other side of the globe, manufacturing components for an iconic elevator in one of the world’s most amazing buildings, answering queries in a multitude of different languages in the same day, are just a few examples of how you will be supporting our international spirit.

Enjoy an open, diverse, performance-based, hands-on workplace

At Wittur, you will find a work environment where no one (not even our top management!) is too far away, where everyone has the right and freedom to express their opinion and can contribute proactively to their own and to our company's success. Here, differences are a valuable resource to build our best future together. Are you ready to get in the game?

Join a leading company at the forefront of technology

Improving processes and products through innovation is part of our company’s DNA at Wittur. We do it for our customers, we do it for ourselves. After a few months in Wittur, you will start to look at elevators in a different way. When entering one, you will find yourself checking all visible (and invisible) components, appreciating a well-done job and thinking how to innovate further. A bit weird for the rest of the world, not for us!

For additional company information please visit our website at www.wittur.com

Have a look at the Wittur values. They are the foundation of our success: www.wittur.com/en/wittur-values.aspx

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.