The Cost Engineering Department is now looking for a Cost Engineer for Electric / Electronics for the E&E group. The group is dedicated to fast-changing and exciting technology areas, covering all electronics and electrical Architecture in the truck, and supporting Volvo Bus and Penta as well.
Estimating cost for electronic parts is done with both engineering and business mindset, ie, by analyzing actual hardware/technical and commercial prerequisites to understand what requirements are driving cost. The role gives the possibility to deep dive into new and future technologies, which are in a dynamic phase where new functions are designed into future sustainable solutions.
Your main responsibilities include the strive to make sure that Volvo always gets value for money when purchasing parts, by estimating the right cost level (Bill of Material and manufacturing process) and supporting with negotiation arguments for purchasing. Another important task is to support product development with cost estimates to support design decisions for future products and changes. You contribute to strategic business plans, teardowns, and cost workshops with your expertise in electronic components and manufacturing.
The position includes traveling to suppliers manufacturing sites to take in-depth technical discussions with them about their production lines or lay-outs about cost drivers and investments.
Your profile
You have a university degree in electronics, mechatronics or similar and at least 5-8 years of relevant working experience in the industry, important experience can be from manufacturing engineering, sales engineering, or product development . Since we are a global company, it is important that you are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Business experience in purchase/supply chain management/sales with electronics is required
Experience in cost calculations is meritorious.
On a personal note, we are looking for an open-minded, curious, outgoing personality with strong analytical and communication skills. In addition, you need to be business oriented with strong business acumen and great negotiation skills. You actively seek new ways to grow and to be challenged using both formal and informal channels. You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
You are curious to learn new things and keep up with technical development, being the expert within your area. You enjoy supporting your colleagues/customers with excellent input since their success is your success.
