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Reporting to the Head of Cost Engineering, the Cost Engineer delivers best in class product cost and emission calculations at the technology level and supports target cost achievement through strong technical expertise, on site validations, and cost down workshops with suppliers and operations. This role drives continuous improvement by defining, governing, and implementing cost engineering (CE) processes, methods, and tools, while ensuring effective risk, compliance, and knowledge management. Additional responsibilities include leading expert teams, delivering trainings (e.g., Design to Cost, moderation, negotiation), evaluating and implementing new costing tools, serving as a CE systems and tools administrator, and ensuring accurate master data management.

What you can look forward to as Cost Engineer - ETechnology (m/f/d):

• Perform bestpractice product cost and emission calculations on technology level (e.g., CEI, BPI, BPG, BPB)
• Apply strong manufacturing and process knowledge, including onsite validations
• Lead and support costdown workshops with suppliers and internal operations (PPV & OPV improvements)
• Contribute to target achievement through shouldcost modeling and early costlever identification
• Develop, implement, and govern Cost Engineering processes, methods, and standards
• Drive DesigntoCost and CIP initiatives across product lifecycle phases
• Evaluate, implement, and improve cost engineering tools and systems, including user trainings
• Support and lead expert teams, trainings, and crossfunctional initiatives

Your Profile as Cost Engineer - ETechnology (m/f/d):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5-6 years of professional experience in cost engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process optimization (complex industrial environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and production cost structures
• Experience with shouldcost modeling, cost benchmarking, and technology evaluation
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI); experience with aPriori, Costimator, or similar costengineering software
• Knowledge of product lifecycle costing, value engineering, and DesigntoCost methods
• Analytical, structured, and innovative mindset with strong problemsolving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate in global, crossfunctional teams

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation 
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including-but not limited to-being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

This position is part of ZF's ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high- performance computing technologies.