Product Cost Manager

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary growth

33 vacation days per year

Flexible working hours

Time-for-time compensation

Personal development plan

Extensive career opportunities

Young, entrepreneurial culture

Company gym access

Free lunch and snacks on-site

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies – Power Conversion is seeking a Product Cost Manager to oversee cost estimation from concept to production. You will develop reliable cost breakdowns, analyze BOMs, and work with cross-functional teams to improve profitability and counter inflationary pressures.

You will also build cost models and dashboards to track component costs and product margins, guiding strategic decisions. In this role, you will drive cost transparency, support business cases, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or master’s degree in a technical and/or business-oriented field.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, and SAP.
• Understanding of BOM structures, components and manufacturing methods.
• Analytical mindset with cost modeling and dashboards experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost estimation for new and redesigned products by creating reliable Cost Breakdowns with cross-functional input.
• Analyze product portfolios and Bills of Materials to identify cost drivers and current cost structures.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives to counteract inflationary pressures and improve profitability.
• Develop and maintain tools and reports tracking costs from component costs to product margins.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure cost information is transparent and actionable.
• Refine and improve cost calculation methods and models for scalability.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical mindset

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Time management

Should-cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's and/or master's in a technical or business field

Tools

SAP

Job description

If you're passionate about optimizing product costs and influencing the financial success of cutting-edge technology, this role offers the opportunity to shape product strategies from concept to production.

Prodrive Technologies – Power Conversion

At Prodrive Technologies, our Power Conversion business line develops and manufactures advanced power solutions that enable some of the world's most demanding applications. From industrial automation and energy systems to semiconductor equipment, mobility, and high-tech infrastructure, our technologies help customers convert, control, and optimize electrical power with exceptional efficiency and reliability.

We combine deep expertise in power electronics, system architecture, and high-tech manufacturing to support customers throughout the entire product lifecycle.

About

About the role

As a Product Cost Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the cost aspects of product introduction and series manufacturing. You ensure that product cost calculations are accurate, transparent, and aligned with the requirements of our Power Conversion Business Line. By providing cost insights, analyses, and forecasts, you support internal stakeholders in understanding the cost-effectiveness of our business cases and help drive strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost estimation for new and redesigned products by creating reliable and accurate Cost Breakdowns, leveraging input from cross-functional teams and standardized templates.
• Dive into the product portfolio and Bills of Materials to uncover cost drivers and gain a clear understanding of current cost structures.
• Lead initiatives to find and implement cost-saving opportunities, aiming to proactively counteract inflationary pressures and improve overall profitability.
• Develop and maintain insightful tools and reports that track costs at various levels—ranging from component costs to product margins—helping guide business decisions.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to ensure cost information is transparent, understandable, and actionable.
• Continuously refine and improve cost calculation methods and models to support scalable and efficient cost management across projects.

What We Offer

• Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results
• 33 vacation days per year, including public holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours
• Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
• Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
• Free access to the company gym
• Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site

What You Bring

• Bachelor and/or master’s degree in a technical and/or business-oriented field (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Economics) or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, and SAP.
• Understanding of BOM structures, electronic/mechanical components, and manufacturing methodologies.
• Analytical mindset and experience in building cost models, forecasts and dashboards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis of (mechanical) parts.
• Structured, detail-oriented and capable of prioritizing responsibilities.
• Professional time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).