Cost Engineer - Powertrain - Valladolid relocation

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Should-Cost models for powertrain components (e.g., transmission housings, crankshafts, battery modules, cast or machined parts).
• Analyze manufacturing processes (casting, forging, CNC machining, assembly) to determine cycle times, overheads, and labor costs.
• Evaluate global raw material indices, energy costs, and logistics expenses to ensure accurate pricing.
• Collaborate closely with the Purchasing department to evaluate supplier quotes during the RFQ (Request for Quotation) phase.
• Participate in technical-commercial negotiations with suppliers to reconcile price discrepancies based on data‑driven process analysis.
• Identify and vet new suppliers or manufacturing technologies that offer cost advantages.
• Partner with R&D teams during the early design phases to influence component geometry and specifications to meet cost targets (Value Engineering).
• Propose altern...