AddressReq ID 65859 | OSS Washington, United States
Come and join our Cost Engineering Department for one of the biggest Passive Safety Systems Suppliers in the world. Our mission is to achieve best-in-class cost leadership. This is key to future success in becoming the #1 market leader.
What you can look forward to as Technology Cost Engineer (m/f/d):
- Cost/tooling/investment/emission calculations (BPG/BPB/CEI/BPI) on component level
- Cost-Down workshops at the supplier (PPV improvement) and on-site validations
- Quote and Gap analysis as well as the development of gap closure recommendations
- Deep collaboration with Commodity Purchasing (e.g. demonstration and negotiation of Cost structures with suppliers; contribution to Sourcing board)
- Deep Support of PCEs (Product Cost Engineers) in component calc. (BPG/BPB/CEI/BPI) for design-to-cost, benchmarking, target achievement
- Definition and continuous development of a group wide technology knowledge base (reference processes, cost structure, development of tools e.g. quick calculators)
- Create and execute training technology for different stakeholders
- Sparring Partner of Commodity Purchasing and R&D on component level
Your profile as Technology Cost Engineer (m/f/d):
- Degree in (Industrial) Engineering science or comparable
- Minimum 3 years work experience in a responsibility suitable for Technology Cost Engineering (e.g.Production Engineering, Commodity Purchasing)
- Overall understanding of technology, systems and cost structures to suggest and judge cost improvements on component level
- Specific knowledge about Cost and Manufacturing Technologies in Steel Components, Connectivity & Switches, Plastics, Assemblies, Textiles, Leather or Toolings
- Willingness to continuously keep knowledge at a state-of-the-art/best practice level in combination with distinct analytical capabilities, solution-oriented, accurate and self-dependent way of working
- Supportive, ability to work in teams, strong communication skills in an international context with acceptance for traveling
Be part of our ZF team as Technology Cost Engineer and apply now!
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
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