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

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Potsdam

Velten, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Apr 21, 2026
Full-time
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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

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Valid work permit for Germany is required.