Advanced Cost Engineering Specialist (F/M)

As an Advanced Cost Engineering Specialist, you will play a key role in analyzing, calculating and validating product costs throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Finance teams, you will ensure the transparency and accuracy of cost calculations while supporting customer negotiations and strategic business decisions.

This role combines technical understanding, commercial awareness and analytical expertise, making it ideal for professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, finance and business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain product cost calculations, product change cost estimates and cost comparison analyses
• Validate and challenge costing data, ensuring plausibility and consistency of cost assumptions
• Coordinate costing inputs with cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Finance
• Prepare Cost Breakdown (CBD) reports and support customer discussions by explaining and justifying cost structures
• Act as a key user for costing applications and calculation tools, contributing to process improvements and reporting efficiency

Candidate profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, Economics, Finance or a comparable field
• Strong technical and commercial understanding with the ability to evaluate cost drivers and assess business impact
• Experience in Cost Engineering, Product Costing, Manufacturing Controlling, Cost Analysis or a similar area
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured, detail-oriented and solution-focused working style
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills; English is required and German is a strong advantage

Benefits

• Hybrid working model and flexible time arrangements
• Attractive salary package (including the 13th salary, meal vouchers and Easter bonus)
• Comprehensive training opportunities and SAP SuccessFactors certifications
• Non-financial benefits package (discounts/gratuities for medical services, spa & fitness, culture & education, food & drinks, DIY, tourism, car service)
• Canteen with catering company
• Compensation system for improvement ideas
• Competitive compensation, health programs, and corporate benefits
• Long‑term development opportunities within an international technology group

Our Company

The history of the Marquardt Group began in 1925 as a family business in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany, and currently has 13 subsidiaries located on four continents: Europe, Africa, Asia and America.

Internationally, the Marquardt team includes more than 8000 employees, continuing to grow and innovate.

In Sibiu, Marquardt started its activity in 2006, currently having five production segments: Plastic Injection, Electronics, Assembly, Industrial Painting and Microswitches.

In 2008 the R&D Center was founded, which currently has the following fields of activity: Software Development, Functional Testing and Software Validation, Mechanical Design, Hardware Development, Prototype Testing.

Our products are mainly addressed to the automotive industry, the portfolio including customers such as Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Porsche, Jaguar, Maserati, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Peugeot, Citroen, Renault, but they are also applicable in other fields: home appliances, audio systems, industrial equipment.

Your career at Marquardt

Marquardt is a company in continuous development, both locally and internationally.

We offer unlimited opportunities for professional development, while promoting solid principles and passion for automotive.

Our activity and work environment are characterized by dynamics, team spirit and innovation.

We are looking for creative and motivated people to help us shape the future.

We invite you to be part of the successful Marquardt team!

Contact

Address: Str. Regele Ferdinand, Nr. 4, Sibiu

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: https://ro.marquardt.com

The contacts for this job offer

HRB-Romania

• E-mail: [email protected]

Advanced Cost Engineering Specialist (F/M)

Start Date: immediately

Location: Sibiu

Career Level: Other

Employmenttype: Full-Time

Department/Division: Finance, Accounting & Controlling

Company: Marquardt Romania