Value Engineer-Mechanics(m/f/d) BA AM-CSC(TM)

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring cost optimization and cost transparency for our components business (radar, camera, lidar, ADCU) across the entire product lifecycle regarding mechanical components/design (incl. associated manufacturing processes) within the Value Engineering department.

* Leading interdisciplinary value engineering projects to optimize costs for mechanical components and design as well as the associated manufacturing processes (e.g. diecasting, injection molding, surface treatment, stamping)
* Identification of cost reduction measures for mechanical components based on cost calculations, considering optimized manufacturing processes, logistics concepts and cost structures
* Leading cost discussions with product development, purchasing, external partners, customers and suppliers based on deep technical understanding and defining negotiation approaches for implementing cost reduction initiatives
* Creation of innovative solutions to improve mechanical components/designs regarding costs (incl. review of requirements) and identification of cost drivers incl. cost optimization potentials
* Validation of customer and supplier offers
* Continuous market analysis with a focus on trends in mechanical components and design incl. associated manufacturing processes
* Evaluation of competitive products and implementation of possible potential for existing and future projects
* Strategic cost planning of new products, technologies, and production concepts with the goal of creating overall cost transparency


* University degree in mechanical engineering / (industrial) engineering or comparable
* Very good knowledge in the field of value analysis, cost analysis
* In-depth knowledge in cost calculation, manufacturing technology and the procurement market for mechanical components
* Profound professional experience in comparable positions
* Very good presentation, moderation, and communication skills
* Negotiation experience with customers and suppliers
* Strong analytical thinking skills and structured way of working
* MS Office 365, industry standard calculation tools (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter Product Cost Management), SAP R/3
* Business fluent English skills (verbal and written).

What we offer:

Pay for Performance:

* Achievement Bonuses and Rewards;
* Relocation Bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
* Recommendation Bonuses for new team members;
* Flexibility Program including flexible hours, mobile work and sabbaticals.

Wellbeing:

* Health & Wellness (Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.);
* Different discounts (glasses, tires, medical, shopping); In-house restaurant & coffee corners.

Life-Long Learning:

* Technical, Soft Skills & Leadership trainings;
* Dedicated Programs and Conferences;
* Free Language Courses (English, German, French etc);
* Access to e-learning platforms;
* Career development opportunities (local and international);
* Internal development communities (Experts, Agile Community of Practice, Artificial Intelligence etc).