The Netherlands - Eindhoven |
If you are enthusiastic about driving positive change and eager to shape the future of technology in a dynamic, international environment, we invite you to join our Research and Development team.
We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to building a future where everyone can thrive, resources are optimized, and connectivity brings people together.
Prodrive Technologies is a pioneering company at the forefront of electronics and mechatronic systems design and manufacturing. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, semiconductor, and renewable energy.
About the role
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Cost Engineer to join our dynamic team in Eindhoven. The Product Cost Engineer will play a crucial role in managing the costs of new and existing products within our Power Conversion Technology program, collaborating closely with stakeholders from Sales, Project Management, Development, Sourcing, and Product Lifecycle Management.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive cost optimization initiatives and contribute to the success of our power conversion projects and products.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with Sales, Development, Purchasing, and Product Manufacturing to achieve optimal product and project costs, ensuring competitiveness in the market.
- Monitor the actual cost of goods sold (COGS) status and implement strategies to optimize costs throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop and execute cost strategies, achieving target costs and assessing the impact of changes on cost during new product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management.
- Conduct should-cost analyses to drive value optimization in factory and sourcing processes.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, such as value engineering, and collaborate with Product Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Development to pursue savings initiatives.
- Provide support to Sales and Sourcing teams during negotiations and discussions with customers and suppliers.
- Present and report product cost status to the Project Director and other stakeholders as necessary.
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a technical and/or business-oriented field (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Economics, Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience in engineering and/or supply chain management within a business-to-business technical environment is essential.
Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines effectively.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity with a pragmatic approach and a focus on achieving results.
Excellent team player with strong communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at various levels within the organization.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
You don’t just go to work, you feel responsible for your project
You decide when, where and how much you want to work
You like to think about manufacturability when designing
You don’t sit and wait, you have a hands-on mentality