Senior Powertrain Costing Expert (m/f/d)

A2MAC1 is the global leader in data-driven benchmarking and cost analysis for the automotive industry. We provide the most comprehensive suite of solutions used by engineers and designers across the entire automotive value chain. Our platform helps companies understand their competitive landscape, accelerate innovation, optimize vehicle design, and improve cost efficiency. With more than 25 years of experience, A2MAC1 has become the industry standard and a key driver of innovation and cost savings for the global automotive sector.

We are seeking a Senior Powertrain Costing Expert (m/f/d) to strengthen our Costing & Insights team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality costing analyses and technical insights related to propulsion systems, including hybrid and battery electric powertrains, combustion engines, transmissions, and power electronics.

You will lead complex propulsion cost analyses and benchmarking studies, helping automotive OEMs and suppliers understand cost drivers, optimize design-to-cost strategies, and improve product competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Powertrain Costing & Technical Analysis

• Lead complex propulsion system cost studies and benchmarking analyses
• Perform system-level cost analysis covering hybrid and electric powertrains, combustion engines, transmissions, and power electronics
• Apply design-to-cost methodologies and cost benchmarking techniques
• Analyze product design, materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain logic
• Identify key cost drivers such as materials, tooling investment, manufacturing processes, energy consumption, and logistics
• Translate analytical findings into clear technical and economic recommendations

Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

• Provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
• Act as a subject matter expert for propulsion cost drivers and manufacturing logic
• Contribute to the development of costing standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Support onboarding, knowledge transfer, and cross-regional collaboration

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key technical interface during project delivery
• Lead technical deep-dive discussions with engineering and management stakeholders
• Translate complex technical findings into clear business insights
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, plant, and logistics teams to support negotiations and design-to-cost initiatives
• Proactively manage risks, scope alignment, and customer expectations

Continuous Improvement & Methodology Development

• Contribute to the evolution of internal cost models, templates, and databases
• Improve analytical methodologies and scalability of delivery approaches
• Develop guidelines and training materials for the costing team
• Promote structured documentation and knowledge sharing across teams

Key Measures & Success Indicators

• Successful delivery of high-complexity propulsion costing and benchmarking projects
• Positive customer feedback regarding analytical quality and business impact
• Contribution to team capability growth and technical excellence
• Implementation of process, methodology, or tool improvements
• Maintenance of high standards in technical consistency and project delivery

Requirements:
Professional Background

• 10+ years of experience in powertrain engineering, automotive cost engineering, or related technical roles
• Experience with hybrid and electric propulsion systems preferred
• Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is highly valued
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Mechatronics

Skills & Abilities

• Strong expertise in hybrid and electric powertrain systems, combustion engines, transmissions, and power electronics
• Deep understanding of propulsion system cost drivers and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of design-to-cost methodologies and automotive cost structures
• Ability to analyze complex engineering systems and cost trade-offs
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in international and cross-functional environments
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with internal costing tools is a plus
• Fluent English (written and spoken); French or German is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally