Rimac Automobili is a Croatian automotive manufacturer focused on high-performance electric vehicles. The company develops and engineers cars such as the Nevera, combining electric powertrains with advanced vehicle technology. Its work spans automotive manufacturing and electric vehicle engineering, offering job seekers a view into a team building performance-focused electric cars.
Cost Engineer
Optimize material, tooling, and supplier costs for Rimac Automobili’s electric vehicle projects. Support project profitability through cost estimation, benchmarking, and make-or-buy analysis.
Description
- Manage product costs to help projects meet profitability targets.
- Partner with engineering, program management, and procurement to set and achieve material and tooling cost targets.
- Oversee total cost of ownership for parts, systems, and suppliers in an assigned vehicle domain.
- Set product cost targets using knowledge of components and tooling.
- Review supplier quotations with procurement and identify cost variances.
- Build cost reference databases for future projects.
- Perform make-or-buy analyses and evaluate project profitability.
- Work with engineering teams on Design-to-Cost activities.
- Build internal knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
- Help develop and implement cost management processes that keep projects on target.
Requirements
- Bring at least 2 years of experience in cost engineering, procurement, or a similar manufacturing or product development role.
- Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- Have experience with cost estimation methods such as should-cost analysis, variance analysis, and benchmarking.
- Have experience with project development processes.
- Know manufacturing processes and technologies.
- Experience in cost control or cost engineering is an advantage.
- Be proficient with cost estimation software such as LeanCOST, Siemens PCM, or Costdata.
- Basic familiarity with CAD tools is an advantage.
- Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Communicate and negotiate effectively.
Benefits
- Private health insurance and mental well-being support.
- Flexible working hours and up to 12 remote workdays per month.
- Transportation allowance and subsidized meals.
- Company performance and year-end bonuses.
- At least 25 days of annual leave from the first day.
- In-house training programs and career development opportunities.
- A supportive, collaborative, high-performing workplace where colleagues work toward shared success.
- Team events and company gatherings, plus on-site coffee, fruit, and relaxation areas.
- Family support that includes childcare assistance, children’s events, and gifts.
- A dog-friendly office and partner discounts.
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