Cost Engineer (m/f/d) – Fuel Cell Start-Up

We are searching intelligent and innovative employees. If you are interested in working for a dynamic company with flat hierarchy, we look forward to receiving your application.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve cost models for fuel cell systems and components (stack, balance of plant, peripherals)
• Perform cost analyses across the full product lifecycle (prototype, pre-series, series production)
• Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives (design-to-cost, make-or-buy decisions, scaling effects)
• Work closely with R&D, purchasing, production, and suppliers
• Create should-cost analyses, BOM evaluations, and cost scenarios (e.g. volume ramps, technology roadmaps)
• Support business cases, pricing strategies, and investment decisions
• Assess cost implications of new technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Establish transparent cost structures, KPIs, and reporting for management and investors

• University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in cost engineering, ideally in one of the following areas:
  • Fuel cells, hydrogen technologies, batteries, e-mobility, or energy systems
• Strong understanding of:
  • Manufacturing processes (e.g. assembly, plastics, metal processing, automation)
  • Bills of materials, manufacturing cost structures, CAPEX/OPEX
• Experience with design-to-cost approaches and industrialization projects
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/PLM systems is a plus
• Analytical, structured mindset combined with entrepreneurial thinking
• Very good English skills; German is a plus but not mandatory

Nothing provides more motivation than success. Da Vinci Engineering is highly committed to ensuring the own employees' success. Become a part of us!

• Experience in exciting and international projects
• Continuous salary development
• Da Vinci Corporate Benefits
• On-the-job training and language courses
• Appreciation, motivation and commitment