Manager (m/f/d) Cost Engineering (Automotive)

Location: Riyadh / Hybrid

Company

FEV Consulting is a technology-driven top management consultancy within the FEV Group, supporting technical product concepts and mobility and energy transformation.

What you will do

• Lead Cost Engineering and Value Engineering projects for international clients.
• Develop and oversee should-cost models for products, systems, and components, preferably in automotive areas including BIW, chassis, interior, exterior, electric powertrain, and E/E systems.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities across products, manufacturing processes, and supply chains, and advise on design-to-cost, procurement optimization, and value improvement.
• Conduct product benchmarking, competitive cost analyses, and cost governance activities.
• Lead client workshops and cross-functional teams spanning engineering, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance.
• Present recommendations to senior management and executive-level clients, manage project teams, mentor consultants and analysts, and support business development and practice growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Business Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Cost & Value Management, including project leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in Cost Engineering, Product Cost Management, Value Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, or related consulting fields.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing technologies, industrial production processes, market dynamics, regulatory developments, and sector transformation challenges.
• Proven experience developing cost models and conducting cost analyses across complex products and systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; BI and reporting tools are advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in building and growing businesses.
• Fluent English required.
• Willingness to travel when required by client engagements.

Nice to have

• Additional language skills.
• Experience with BI and reporting tools.

Culture & Benefits

• International, interdisciplinary, collaborative environment with flexible and self-organized work.
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies, open-door policy, and mentoring for all colleagues.
• Career development through internal and external training and opportunities to develop at locations at home or abroad.
• Flexible balance between office and remote work.
• 30 days of vacation, retirement-related capital-forming benefits, employee discounts, and sabbaticals.