Cost Engineer - R&D Asia

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions and is part of TRATON Group. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system.

After having had industrial hubs in Europe and Latin America for many years, Scania has decided to establish a third industrial hub in Asia. To do this, we are investing in an industrial plant to produce trucks for markets not only in China but also in the whole of Asia. Alongside building this new factory and expanding the sales network, we are also establishing a local R&D organization in China to develop new products to meet local customer needs.

We are building the organization simultaneously as we develop these products and are now looking for a Cost Engineer that will support this R&D team. Are you ready for the next adventure? Then come and write Scania history together with us at R&D Asia!

The Role

In this role you will optimize the value of parts by analyzing cost drivers, developing cost models, supporting design reviews, and supporting negotiations.

Job Responsibilities

The Cost Engineering Team supports the Chassis Design Team to optimize the value of designed components.

Tasks could include:

• Analyze the cost drivers of a certain design
• Build a cost model in aPriori or similar cost modelling software
• Support design reviews and give feedback to designers about changes that could reduce cost without compromising quality or functionality
• Support the purchasing team in negotiations by providing data on the cost of operations, features, or designs

Candidate Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

- Bachelors’ degree or higher in a technical field

- 5+ years working with design or production of manufactured components

- 2+ years working with cost modelling

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Professional level in English is required for this position due to interactions with non-Chinese speakers.

- Experience with evaluation tools in 3D modelling software required

- Experience with cost modelling tools such as aPriori required

- Expert-level knowledge of common manufacturing processes required

- Good communicator

- A can-do attitude and curiosity to learn

More Information

If you have questions regarding this role, please contact Group Manager Christine Currie, email: christine.currie@scania.com

Application

Your application should include a CV and copies of grades. Scania uses tests in the recruitment process. A background check may be conducted for this position. Continuous selection and interviews will be conducted during the application period. Apply via Jobs at Scania | Drive the change as soon as possible, but no later than November 19, 2024.

Please note:If you already are a Scania employee, you must log in and apply via MySuccess/Careers.

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2022, we delivered 80,238 trucks, 4,994 buses as well as 13,400 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 170 billion, of which 21 percent were services related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 57,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com