Mechanical Engineering Cost Engineer | Cost Engineer Maschinenbau (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Potsdam

Velten, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Mar 27, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Cost Engineer in Mechanical Engineering, you will operate at the critical intersection of technology and economics. Your daily responsibilities involve coordinating and executing calculation processes for both new and existing products, validating cost data within SAP and other ERP systems, and performing detailed cost analyses such as Target Costing, Value Engineering, and Should-Cost analyses. You will act as a key collaborator between purchasing, production, and design departments across national and international locations to drive cost optimization. This role is highly attractive for professionals who enjoy high-level responsibility, as it involves presenting project calculations directly to management and actively shaping the economic efficiency of technical products within a leading European technology service platform. The position offers long-term stability with a permanent contract and a comprehensive benefits package including corporate pension schemes and team events.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.

Experience

  • Professional experience in technical cost calculation and product costing
  • Experience working with ERP systems, specifically SAP or Infor M3
  • Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration with purchasing, production, and design departments
  • Experience in creating and presenting project calculations for management review
  • Background in mechanical engineering or manufacturing technology environments

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The role requires a high affinity for numbers and an analytical, structured working style. Candidates must be able to work at both national and international locations as part of cross-functional teams.