Global Value Cost Management Lead – Steering Wheel

Autoliv; Jelcz-Laskowice; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv seeks a VCM Manager, Steering Wheels to own cost modeling and optimization for a global product line, collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, Product Line and Sales to drive cost-competitive decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

You will lead cost frameworks, should-cost modelling, and cross-functional governance, focusing on continuous improvement and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Cost Engineering, Value Engineering, Product Costing, Purchasing, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven expertise in should-cost modelling, greenfield costing, and product cost optimization.
• Fluent in English; automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own cost modeling and cost optimization activities for a global product line.
• Develop and govern global should-cost models, cost standards, and methodologies.
• Act as the global VCM focal point for product cost competitiveness.
• Perform greenfield cost calculations for core and standard components.
• Support New Order Intake activities with Project Purchasing and Segment Purchasing.
• Develop cost breakdowns and target costs to support sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations.
• Validate supplier quotations and maintain product-line cost benchmarks.
• Establish and lead a global product-line VCM forum to drive best-practice sharing.
• Standardize costing methodologies, master data, and governance processes across divisions.
• Coordinate cost model updates and integrate divisional best practices into global standards.
• Identify and prioritize cost reduction opportunities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate Value Engineering and Design-to-Cost initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Translate benchmarking insights into actionable cost optimization projects.
• Present cost analyses, business cases, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Leverage digital tools and analytics to improve cost transparency and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement of cost databases and costing methodologies.

Skills

Cost engineering

Value engineering

Product costing

Purchasing

Manufacturing engineering

Should-cost modelling

Greenfield costing

Cost optimization

Analytical

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Autoliv seeks a VCM Manager, Steering Wheels to own cost modeling and optimization for a global product line, collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, Product Line and Sales to drive cost-competitive decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

You will lead cost frameworks, should-cost modelling, and cross-functional governance, focusing on continuous improvement and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.