Cost Optimization Engineer - Whole Vehicle

Role Overview: As a Project Manager at our company, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing projects aimed at reducing the material load of vehicles across various technical areas. Your main focus will be on reducing product costs through model care and implementing new equipment. Your role will involve working closely with internal teams within the VW group and R&D to ensure successful project realization. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct thorough analysis to identify and realize savings potential within the organization - Coordinate and lead a team of experts to execute project tasks and achieve savings targets - Assign tasks and evaluate potential savings within internal gremia and FMK negotiations - Propose and implement processes to realize savings potential through negotiations and forums - Provide technical solutions and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve savings targets - Organize and oversee the implementation of measures decided upon in internal forums - Evaluate measures and conduct competition analysis to ensure competitiveness - Analyze technical solutions and development trends in competing vehicles to stay ahead in the market - Regularly report project progress to the Team Head and ensure target fulfillment Qualifications Required: - Strong technical skills and proven project management experience - Excellent understanding of business issues and negotiation skills - Experience in staff coordination is an advantage (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description),