Cost Engineer (f / m / d) (m / w / d)

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Cost Engineer (f / m / d)

We are looking for dynamic employees who are eager for varied work and want to fully apply their passion for processes and numbers as well as their technical know-how. You will strengthen a team that, with innovative ideas, acts as an internal service provider for product cost optimization - both in development projects and for existing products. We offer you a dynamic working environment in an interdisciplinary team characterized by flat hierarchies, lively collegiality, and open, direct communication. Self-motivation, flexibility, and a willingness to perform are important for our team. For this, we are looking for a Cost Engineer (f / m / d) at our Köstendorf location.

Your Responsibilities :

• Cost calculation and analysis : Calculation and analysis of production and manufacturing costs of steel construction components

Purchasing support : Assistance in supplier negotiations based on best cost calculations with Teamcenter Product Cost Management

Identification of cost optimization potentials

Close collaboration with purchasing, product development, and production

Expert and point of contact for product cost issues in your area of responsibility

Your Qualifications :

Relevant professional experience in purchasing price negotiations, design-to-cost

Teamwork skills : Interdisciplinary cooperation with development departments, purchasing, SCM, production, quality, and controlling

Experience with data preparation and processing (SAP, Excel, Power BI)

Good command of spoken and written English, German would be a plus

What We Offer :

Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 52.197,04 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.