Senior Consultant for cost engineering, VAVE, benchmark analysis

• Support and lead client projects on-site in national and international settings, from strategic concept development through to implementation.

• Assess and optimize product and process costs across the full product development lifecycle.

• Interpret and contribute to product development plans and translate technical requirements into cost engineering strategies.

• Leverage your engineering and design experience to work effectively with integrated, cross-functional teams.

• Collaborate with procurement functions and support cost-based negotiation strategies.

• Analyze and optimize product engineering solutions, with a focus on their integration and interdependencies.

• Apply cost engineering tools and methods to identify and implement cost improvement opportunities.

• Utilize knowledge of manufacturing processes to understand cost implications for components and systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (with technical focus); an MBA is a plus.

• 4–7 years of experience in consulting or industry, ideally in development, production, or procurement roles.

• Strong technical foundation and expert-level knowledge in product engineering and cost management.

• Industry experience in automotive, off-highway, industrial goods, aerospace, or electronics is highly valued.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think analytically, creatively, and strategically.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including fluency in English.

• High degree of mobility and willingness to travel frequently.

• Passion for working on cost optimization projects and delivering measurable results.

As part of Polarixpartner, a subsidiary of Roland Berger, you will work alongside top-tier experts in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment. You'll help leading industrial clients solve complex engineering and cost challenges—while actively shaping your own professional development in a dynamic and supportive team culture.