Costing Project Manager - Powertrain (H/M/X)

Bertrandt Group; Castilla y León; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading multinational automotive engineering firm is looking for a skilled professional to benchmark costs of powertrain systems in Spain. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, a degree in Engineering, and fluency in English to effectively communicate findings. Join a dynamic workplace with flexible hours and opportunities for learning.

Servicios

Permanent contract

Flexible working hours

Language training programs

Flexible compensation plan (health insurance)

23 working days of vacation

Company events

A great work environment

Formación

• Minimum 7 years of experience in powertrain costing within the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with cost modelling tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain in-house competitive costing capabilities.
• Realize Costing assessments for powertrain systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data accuracy and prepare reports.

Conocimientos

Powertrain costing

Cost benchmarking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Costing Software (Siemens Costing SW)

Descripción del empleo

Would you like to work with the latest technology in the automotive sector?

Bertrandt AG Spain is an innovative German multinational company that provides engineering solutions in the automotive sector.

Teamwork is the fuel that drives us to excellence, working side by side with the client. We are people who share the same passion.

Rol

Benchmarking the costs of powertrain systems and components by systematically comparing internal cost structures to those of competitors. The primary objective is to provide actionable insights that inform Design and Process teams about engineering and cost optimization efforts, ensuring the company’s offerings remain competitive in the global automotive market. This position is designed to develop and leverage internal expertise.

Tasks

• Build and maintain in-house competitive costing capabilities: develop Competitive Costing Process and Tools; collect necessary data for Costing, using internal and external teardown information; identify cost drivers, material choices, manufacturing processes and sourcing strategies used by competitors; maintain a database of benchmarked cost data for use in ongoing and future projects.
• Realize Costing assessments for powertrain at large, including engines, transmissions, batteries and other systems. Formalize detailed “should‑cost” analyses and gap analyses.
• Collaborate and Communicate: coordinate with internal costing engineers to develop consistent tools and practices; work closely with engineering, procurement and finance teams to validate benchmarking assumptions and ensure data accuracy; prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings, cost differentials and strategic recommendations for management and engineering teams.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in powertrain costing within the automotive industry
• Experience with cost benchmarking, teardown analysis and competitive intelligence in the automotive sector
• Knowledge of Costing Software, including preferably Siemens Costing SW
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with cost modelling tools and techniques
• Ability to interpret technical and financial data from diverse sources
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying complex benchmarking findings
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of the latest trends in automotive powertrain
• Fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish and/or French, to effectively communicate in our diverse work environment

What can we offer you?

• 🌏 Permanent contract
• 🕓 Flexible working hours
• 📚 Language training programs and continuous learning
• 🚑 Flexible compensation plan (health insurance)
• 🌴 23 working days of vacation
• 🎉 Company events – we like to have fun!
• 💖 A great work environment – open and inclusive

If you believe this role is for you and want to work in a dynamic and continuously learning environment, apply now – we’re excited to meet you!

We are BERTRANDT. And you?

We’re waiting for you!

At Bertrandt AG Spain, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and believe in equal opportunities for all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.