Expert Cost Engineer

About the Position

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: We grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Welcome to Bosch.

As an Expert Cost Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping competitive, sustainable, and profitable automotive products. By analyzing product costs, manufacturing technologies, and carbon footprint impacts, you will support engineering, purchasing, and business teams with data-driven insights that influence product development, sourcing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed cost analyses of components, tooling, and manufacturing processes across various technologies and material groups
• Identifying and evaluating cost-saving opportunities through design improvements, material selection, and manufacturing optimization
• Supporting Design-to-Cost (D2C) activities by providing value-based engineering recommendations throughout the product development lifecycle
• Managing Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations and identifying opportunities to improve product sustainability and reduce CO₂ emissions
• Supporting the generation and evaluation of RPP initiatives in cooperation with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams
• Providing technical cost breakdowns and manufacturing expertise to support sourcing activities and supplier negotiations
• Performing should-cost analyses, competitor benchmarking, and sales price evaluations to improve cost transparency and competitiveness
• Contributing to the continuous development of cost engineering methodologies, tools, and knowledge sharing across the organization

Requirements

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Several years of experience in Cost Engineering, Product Cost Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar technical role
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies, production processes, and material cost structures
• Experience with Design-to-Cost methodologies and value engineering principles
• Knowledge of product cost calculations, should-cost analysis, and cost optimization techniques
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

• Experience in the automotive industry
• Knowledge of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations or sustainability-related topics
• Experience supporting sourcing activities and supplier negotiations
• German language skills

We Offer

• Financial security & recognition: Competitive base salary, performance, loyalty, and referral bonuses
• Trainings and professional development: Life-long learning approach with technical and soft skill trainings and language courses
• Career development: Wide range of programs, mentoring, coaching opportunities, PhD program, and international assignment possibilities
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, activity-based offices, remote work options, childcare possibilities, and sabbatical option
• Health and well-being: Free professional consultants, onsite medical center, regular health checkups, cafeteria allowance for family support, healthcare, mobility, and recreation
• Perks and benefits: Support for working from home, commute costs coverage, loyalty gifts, and extra jubilee holiday

About the Company

We are true to our values: committed to sustainability, valuing diversity, and taking social responsibility seriously. We regularly organize charity actions, blood donations, and support worthy causes. Team building activities and community events are also part of our everyday life.

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