Senior Cost Engineer

Job Role: Senior Cost Engineer
Industry: Automotive
Location: Crewe (Hybrid 60/40 split, Monday/Thursday in-office)
Duration: 3 Month Contract - Until 30/06/2026
Pay Rate: 27.33 - 33.69 Per Hour

In collaboration with Adecco, Bentley Motors, one of the most esteemed names in the motor industry, is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer. This role is pivotal in setting ambitious financial targets for unit cost and investment at a system/component level. The aim is to proactively reduce the unit cost of both existing and new products while minimising investment to achieve business objectives.

The Senior Cost Engineer will provide both technical and financial expertise to drive informed business decisions. This includes utilising cost modelling techniques, value engineering, and value analysis. Leveraging their own business experience and knowledge, the successful candidate will identify and deliver further cost reduction opportunities.

Key Role and Daily Tasks

• Set and manage challenging financial targets for unit costs and investments at the module, system, and component levels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance through rigorous technical and financial analysis.
• Provide technical and financial insights to support and challenge the design process. Drive cost-effective solutions during design reviews and ensure agreed cost targets are achieved.
• Oversee financial performance in unit costs and investments, preparing reports and presentations for senior management. Facilitate transparency around risks and opportunities to enhance business performance.
• Actively identify and implement process improvements within your team and the wider organisation to boost productivity and efficiency.

Skills & Qualifications

• Significant knowledge and in cost engineering, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proficient in applying problem-solving techniques to various product, process, and project-related issues.
• Ability to influence the design of new products, understanding technical requirements of both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of financial accounting processes and principles, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial accounts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with, assist, advise, encourage, motivate, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior managers.
• Demonstrable people management skills, including development, coaching, and mentoring.
• Experience in product cost management, estimating, and process planning within a production and engineering environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, practical negotiation skills, cost estimating, and engineering practices.
• Expertise in value analysis, value engineering, and cost modelling techniques.
• Understanding of whole vehicle component and system manufacturing processes and materials.
• Practical knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing techniques and industrial engineering skills.
• Highly competent in using systems and software packages, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Office.
• An engineering/manufacturing background would be beneficial.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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