Cost Engineer Mechanical Engineering | Cost Engineer Maschinenbau (m/w/d)
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Potsdam
Job Summary
As a Cost Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of technology and business, actively shaping the economic viability of products within the mechanical and plant engineering sectors. Your day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating and executing calculation processes, performing detailed cost analyses such as Target Costing, Value Engineering, and Should-Cost analyses, and validating data within ERP systems. You will collaborate closely with procurement, production, and design departments to identify and implement cost-optimization measures. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting project calculations to management and maintaining project documentation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background who enjoys cross-functional teamwork and data-driven decision-making. You will work on diverse industry projects, providing a unique opportunity to influence product development costs while advancing your career within a leading technology services environment.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
Experience
- Professional experience in cost calculation and analysis processes
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP or Infor M3
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration within engineering or manufacturing environments
- Professional experience in interpreting technical documentation including drawings and bills of materials
Languages
Additional
- Valid work permit for Germany is required.
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