Cost Engineer: Manufacturing Analytics & Savings

Signify; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Signify is hiring a Cost Engineer in the Netherlands (Eindhoven or Amsterdam) to analyze cost data, provide accurate estimates, and identify savings opportunities. You will support project teams and collaborate with multiple departments to improve cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of cost engineering experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel; SAP is a plus. English fluency and willingness to travel 10% are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field is essential to understand manufacturing cost structures.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost engineering, manufacturing cost analysis, or production cost control in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytics and experience with finance tools (Excel essential; SAP a plus).
• Professional certification in Cost Engineering (e.g., AACE Certified Cost Technician/Professional) is a plus.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally about 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation process and prepare pricing for products/components.
• Cooperate with all departments involved in cost preparation, valuation, and productivity plans.
• Support management with analysis of product/component valuation.
• Collaborate with Production Managers on productivity improvement and cost drivers analysis.
• Participate in improvement projects defined by Management.
• Drive cost benchmarking analysis and follow-up.
• Prepare and analyze internal monthly results, productivity, and investments.
• Contribute to investment projects (profitability, control, reporting).
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for manufacturing projects and processes.
• Monitor and control project budgets to ensure costs stay within approved limits.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize cost efficiency.
• Analyze historical cost data to identify trends and potential savings.
• Support procurement by evaluating supplier costs and contracts.
• Prepare cost reports and presentations for management review; assist in cost control procedures/tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Finance tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Engineering

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Signify is hiring a Cost Engineer in the Netherlands (Eindhoven or Amsterdam) to analyze cost data, provide accurate estimates, and identify savings opportunities. You will support project teams and collaborate with multiple departments to improve cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of cost engineering experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel; SAP is a plus. English fluency and willingness to travel 10% are required.