Senior Consultant for cost engineering, VAVE, benchmark analysis

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Company Description POLARIXPARTNER is an international management consultancy with a strong focus on the manufacturing industry. Our clients include global players from the automotive, machinery and plant engineering, aerospace, and medical technology sectors. As an experienced team of experts, we take a holistic and solution-oriented approach, setting benchmarks in solving complex business challenges. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to address their most pressing issues. A relentless commitment to quality and an interdisciplinary consulting approach guide us in developing and implementing effective concepts and solutions. We are practitioners for practitioners. We stand by our convictions, are specialists in critical and sensitive project situations, and act with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our success and growth are based on teamwork. We place great value on a collaborative and personal work atmosphere. We think in terms of tasks—not hierarchies. That’s why we are constantly looking for committed individuals who want to grow with us and develop their careers in a sustainable and successful way. POLARIXPARTNER, a subsidiary of Roland Berger, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, offers you a highly professional environment and extremely challenging assignments. Working alongside experienced colleagues from diverse disciplines, you actively shape your own career path. Job Description Support and lead client projects on-site in national and international settings, from strategic concept development through to implementation. Assess and optimize product and process costs across the full product development lifecycle. Interpret and contribute to product development plans and translate technical requirements into cost engineering strategies. Leverage your engineering and design experience to work effectively with integrated, cross-functional teams. Collaborate with procurement functions and support cost-based negotiation strategies. Analyze and optimize product engineering solutions, with a focus on their integration and interdependencies. Apply cost engineering tools and methods to identify and implement cost improvement opportunities. Utilize knowledge of manufacturing processes to understand cost implications for components and systems. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (with technical focus); an MBA is a plus. 4–7 years of experience in consulting or industry, ideally in development, production, or procurement roles. Strong technical foundation and expert-level knowledge in product engineering and cost management. Industry experience in automotive, off-highway, industrial goods, aerospace, or electronics is highly valued. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think analytically, creatively, and strategically. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including fluency in English. High degree of mobility and willingness to travel frequently. Passion for working on cost optimization projects and delivering measurable results. Additional Information As part of Polarixpartner, a subsidiary of Roland Berger, you will work alongside top-tier experts in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment. You'll help leading industrial clients solve complex engineering and cost challenges—while actively shaping your own professional development in a dynamic and supportive team culture.