Costing Manager

A2MAC1 - Decode the future

. Lead, coach and develop a team of cost engineers, building technical expertise, ownership and a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeMunich • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive cost engineering, project management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on quality and customer outcomes. Proficient in managing complex projects and communicating effectively with stakeholders in an international environment.

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Automotive Cost EngineeringProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCustomer CommunicationValue Engineering

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Hard Skills

CostingBenchmarkingManufacturing ProcessesCost DriversTechnical ConsultingProject ScopingRisk ManagementExcelPowerPointAI Usage

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingCommercial Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Automotive TechnologiesEngineering ServicesInternational EnvironmentCustomer OutcomesQuality Commitments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach and develop a team of cost engineers, building technical expertise, ownership and a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Plan team capacity and assign projects based on priorities, required expertise and sustainable workloads.
Manage a portfolio of costing, benchmarking, value-engineering and consulting projects from scoping through delivery.
Ensure that project scope, milestones, budget and quality commitments are met, and intervene early when delivery is at risk.
Review key analyses and deliverables, challenge assumptions and ensure consistent application of A2MAC1 methods, standards and tools.
Partner with Sales and customer program managers to qualify opportunities, shape executable solutions and support account development.
Track delivery, utilization, quality and customer feedback; communicate risks and corrective actions transparently to regional leadership.
Capture client and market needs and contribute to improvements in methods, tools, reusable consulting assets and team capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
Several years of relevant experience in automotive cost engineering, value engineering, benchmarking, engineering services or technical consulting.
Proven experience leading people and complex customer projects in an international environment.
Sound knowledge of product costing, manufacturing processes and cost drivers; broad interest in automotive technologies and domains.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, make sound decisions and resolve risks pragmatically.
Confident customer communication and the ability to explain complex evidence and recommendations to technical and senior stakeholders.
A hands-on leadership style, commercial awareness and a strong focus on quality and customer outcomes.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with project management tools & AI usage is an advantage.
Professional proficiency in English; German or another European language is an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

50 EUR monthly Wellpass subsidy to support your health and wellbeing
Subsidized meals in the canteen
One paid day per year for volunteering in social or environmental projects
December 24th and 31st off – so you can fully enjoy the holiday season
Sabbatical options to take extended time off when you need it
Flexible working hours with fair overtime compensation and time off in lieu
Possibility to work from abroad for a limited number of days per year
An international working environment with diverse projects and a strong team spirit
Regular team events such as B2Run, Oktoberfest, Christmas parties and many more
Free fruit, coffee, tea, water and snacks in the office
Modern office at Laim station with good public transport access and parking spaces