Cost Engineer - Technology, Strategy & Methods (f/m/d)

Job description

What you can look forward to as a Cost Engineer (f/m/d):

• Generation of Best-Practice-Product Cost Calculations considering a Total Cost approach.
• Continuous development of a technology-specific cost structure analysis throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Direct responsibility for the demonstration and negotiation of Cost structures, based on Best Practice Cost calculations, with suppliers and customers.
• Support with technological knowledge & on-site validations.
• Support Target Costing based on best practice analysis followed by support Target Cost Management and reporting of target achievement.
• Identification of measures for optimization of Cost structures.
• Continuous development of group wide Cost Engineering Reference-processes.
• Continuous development of tools in Cost Engineering.
• Support Benchmarking (commercial evaluation) and conduct tear down workshops. 

Your profile as a Cost Engineer (f/m/d):

• Degree in engineering (Electronics, Electromechanics) or related technical discipline.
• 3–6 years’ experience in cost engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process optimization—ideally within the automotive industry.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing technologies and production cost structures.
• Experience with should-cost modeling, cost benchmarking, and technology scouting.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI).
• Ability to identify cost levers and contribute to method development and cost engineering standards.
• Familiar with product lifecycle costing and value engineering strategies.
• Analytical, innovative, and methodical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across global, cross-functional teams.
• Business fluent in English, and at least communicative knowledge of Polish.

Why should you choose ZF in Częstochowa?

• Stable employment and attractive work conditions.
• Possibility of professional development in an international environment.
• Benefit package – private healthcare, life insurance, My Benefit system etc.
• Hybrid working model.