Job Description
Analyze and calculate production alternatives considering design, methods, and production locations for EMEA automotive products.
Conduct cost assessments throughout all project phases, aligning with the product development process (Concept, Design, Industrialization).
Perform capital analysis, including ROI, Payback, Operating Income, and Break-Even Point (Full Product P&L).
Support lifetime cost calculations across all project stages, optimizing cost cycles in collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Product Engineering, Product Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing Engineering.
Drive continuous cost improvement initiatives and target costing strategies.
Actively participate in interdisciplinary functional/core teams to support project success.
Collaborate closely with Project Controlling and Project Leads to ensure financial alignment.
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Requirements
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in industrial engineering or business administration.
* Relevant professional experience in finance and production in the automotive industry.
* Good understanding of the impact of process changes on financial performance.
* Ideal knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding, stamping, and assembly processes.
* Leadership skills and a confident demeanor when dealing with senior management.
* High affinity in value driver analysis.
* Patience and passion for cost reductions.
* Good Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
* Experienced handling of SAP, FACTON (Enterprise Product Costing) desirable.
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Benefits
* Competitive Salary Package.
* Performance-Based Bonus Plans.
* Health and Wellness Incentives.
* Employee Stock Purchase Program.
* Community Outreach Programs/Charity Events.
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Location: EVORA. Travel: 10% to 25%. Requisition ID: 135394.