Senior Cost Engineer

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Crewe, United Kingdom

Freelance

12-03-2025

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Job Specifications

We are looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to work within automotive industry.

Location: Hybrid working – Crewe

About the role: You will be responsible for providing, reviewing and presenting technical and financial data analysis to senior management, including risks and opportunities to maximise business performance.

Essential Skills: The ideal candidates will have an extensive Senior Cost Engineering background, with the following skills/ experience:
Experience of working within a cost engineering environment, preferably within the automotive industry.
Knowledge of financial accounting processes and principles, ability to analyse and interpret financial accounts.
Product Cost Management, estimating and process planning experience within a Production and engineering environment.
Knowledge of procurement processes, practical negotiation skills, cost estimating and engineering practices.

About the Company

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