Req ID 66278 MSSC La Laguna, Mexico

Go fast, take a chance, come grow with us!

Passive Safety Systems (Division R) is carving out from ZF's current portfolio to become an independent company. This will allow the Division to further grow and expand its market position in safety restraint technologies by involving external investors. Our footprint already includes ~45,000 employees in 20countries in 44 locations and 2022 sales exceeded €4.5 billion. Establishing a solid resource foundation for independency is key to future success to become the #1 market leader. Our mission is to help protect people on the road with innovative state-of-the-art inflatable restraint, seat belt and steering wheel systems technology. Now is your opportunity to shape the future of passive safety technologies together with us!

¡Come and join to the Passive Safety Systems Division as Sr Technology Cost Engineer (This position can be located in La Laguna, Chihuahua or Reynosa Plant)!

Responsibilities

• Cost/tooling/investment/emission calculations (BPG/BPB/CEI/BPI) on component level
• Cost-Down workshops at supplier (PPV improvement) and on-site validations
• Quote and Gap analysis as well as the development of gap closure recommendations
• Deep collaboration with Commodity Purchasing (e.g. demonstration and negotiation of Cost structures with suppliers; contribution to Sourcing board)
• Deep Support of PCEs (Product Cost Engineers) in component calc. (BPG/BPB/CEI/BPI) for design-to-cost, benchmarking, target achievement
• Definition and continuous development of a group wide technology knowledge base (reference processes, cost structure, development of tools e.g. quick calculators)
• Create and execute Trainings for technology for different stakeholders
• Sparring Partner of Commodity Purchasing and R&D on component level

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in (Industrial) Engineering science or comparable
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a responsibility suitable for Technology Cost Engineering (e.g. Production Engineering, Commodity Purchasing)
• Overall understanding of technology, systems and cost structures to suggest and judge cost improvements on component level
• Specific knowledge about Cost and Manufacturing Technologies in Steel Components, Connectivity & Switches, Plastics, Assemblies, Textiles, Leather or Toolings
• Willingness to continuously keep knowledge at a state of the art/best practice level in combination with distinct analytical capabilities, solution oriented, accurate and self-dependent way of working
• Supportive, ability to work in teams, strong communication skills in an international context with acceptance for traveling

What We Offer

• Benefits above the law
• Major Medical Expenses Insurance
• Global growth opportunities
• Competitive Wages

Be part of our ZF team as Sr Technology Cost Engineer and apply now!

Contact

Barbara Campa

+52 871 253 3075

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