Cost Value Engineering Manager (m/f/div)

Job description

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Timisoara. Remote arrangements are not available for this role. As Cost Value Engineering Manager, you will be leading dedicated projects to evaluate supplier components cost structure and developing saving potentials prior and after SOP on component prices, tooling costs and investment for manufacturing equipment. Using systematic methods for improving the value of products and systems by reflecting their functions in an early development phase. Your tasks include the following responsibilities: Execute Supplier Cost Audits (SCA) at suppliers together with Category Management (CM) and confront suppliers up to top management with the costs calculated as a base for price negotiations and discuss cost reduction potentials Execute cost structure and value stream analyses and market price validations. Plan and moderate cross-functional workshops focused on cost optimization and value improvement (e.g., Design-to-Cost, Design-to-Value, Re-Design-to-Cost). Support make-or-buy decisions and sourcing strategies through detailed cost evaluations and recommendations to management. Participating in worldwide cost reduction projects on supplier component prices, tooling costs and investment for manufacturing equipment Support Category Purchasing with yearly price negotiations (APN) Identifying main projects within dedicated area and potential suppliers Improvement of manufacturing processes at supplier manufacturing locations for selected products / assemblies Follow-up cost reduction potential until final implementation Academic degree in Engineering, Mechanics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or similar Professional work experience in costing or costing related functions Multiple years (5-10) of professional experience within automotive industry, desirably in quality and engineering, advanced purchasing, category purchasing, tool management, cost management and/or manufacturing planning Deep understanding of product cost structures, manufacturing technologies, and value chains Proven expertise in Target Costing, Design-to-Cost, Design-to-Value, Benchmarking, and Cost Auditing Strong skills in cost calculation methodologies, cost modeling, and market analysis Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management abilities between Engineering, Purchasing, and Finance Experience in method development, process optimization, and change management in cost and value management contexts Profound project management experience Business fluent English language skills (both written and spoken) Highly analytical skills with strong communication, moderation, and presentation skills Very good negotiation skills required (for negotiations with suppliers and customers) Intercultural competence Travel requirement up to 50% What we offer: Pay for Performance: Achievement Bonuses and Rewards; Recommendation Bonuses for new team members; Flexibility Program including flexible hours, mobile work and sabbaticals. Wellbeing: Health & Wellness (Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.); Different discounts (glasses, tires, medical, shopping); In-house restaurant & coffee corners. Life-Long Learning: Technical, Soft Skills & Leadership trainings; Dedicated Programs and Conferences; Free Language Courses (English, German, French etc); Access to e-learning platforms; Career development opportunities (local and international); Internal development communities (Experts, Agile Community of Practice, Artificial Intelligence etc) Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. ​Make it yours! ​Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next.​ Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.