Fresenius Medical Care is a people business. Our success depends on having the best and brightest employees, and helping them attain their personal and professional goals while delivering excellence in patient care and business results. Our employees embody our culture which is based on core values supporting our promise to improve the quality of life of every patient every day. These core values are: We Care. We Connect. We Commit.
As a Cost Engineer, you will play a key role in analyzing and optimizing product, component, and manufacturing costs across our medical device portfolio. You will collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, finance, and global production sites to identify cost‑saving opportunities, support value analysis projects, and contribute to continuous improvement of our cost management standards.
Your responsibilities:
Conduct value analysis and cost optimization projects for mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical components used in serial production.
Perform detailed bottom‑up cost calculations and identify cost drivers related to product design, technology choices, and manufacturing processes.
Prepare cost models, cost breakdowns, and target cost analyses for new and existing components.
Evaluate supplier quotations, benchmark costs, and support negotiations by providing transparent cost insights.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Finance) to identify and implement cost‑reduction measures.
Run and support value analysis workshops internally and with suppliers.
Contribute to the development and improvement of cost engineering methodologies, tools, and calculation standards.
Provide cost analysis support for ongoing projects in the product lifecycle and across global sites.
Prepare cost reports, presentations, and summaries for internal stakeholders.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, electronics, production engineering) or a related technical field.
3–5 years of experience in cost engineering, cost analysis, manufacturing engineering, procurement, or a similar area.
Experience with costing of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic components.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes for mechanical, electrical, or electronic components.
Hands-on experience with cost modeling or analytical tools (e.g., Excel, SAP or other ERP systems; Power BI); experience with Facton EPC is a strong advantage.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex cost structures and provide actionable recommendations.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross‑functional environment.
High level of self-organization, structured working style, and proactive approach.
Fluency in English (spoken and written). German is a strong asset.
Willingness to travel (approx. 10%) to suppliers and production or development sites.
Our offer:
Flexible working hours (start between 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
Hybrid working mode (min. 1 day per week in the office)
Private medical care in LuxMed,
PZU life Insurance (voluntary insurance)
Unlimited international travel Insurance (with a global range)
Benefits System platform (120 points / month for multisport card, cinema tickets, online shopping etc.)
Language courses reimbursement (up to 70% of course reimbursement)
Studies reimbursement (up to 50% of study reimbursement)
Work abroad possibility (up to 30 days / year)
Recommendation programme (2000 PLN or 2500 PLN for successful recommendation)
Holiday allowance (up to 1000 PLN / year)
Childcare refund (up to 1200 PLN / year)
Glasses and contact lenses reimbursement (500 PLN per year)
Occasional gifts (e.g. 1st year anniversary gift)
Office team building activities and events