The PMA Cost Reduction Pilot leads and coordinates cost reduction initiatives for a vehicle subsystem or component family. They transform optimization ideas into concrete, planned, and executable projects, while ensuring coordination between technical, purchasing, and program teams. This role acts as an operational hub, guaranteeing effective implementation, monitoring of cost savings, and adherence to deployment deadlines for optimization actions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and structure cost reduction opportunities on a vehicle subsystem or component family.
• Transforming optimization ideas into concrete projects with planning, milestones and deliverables.
• Manage the implementation of cost reduction actions in coordination with the engineering, purchasing and program teams.
• Analyze mechatronic modules and components to identify avenues for technical or industrial optimization.
• Ensure the monitoring of economic gains, reporting and escalation of risks or blockages.
• Ensure compliance with the deadlines and cost reduction objectives defined by the program.

Desired Candidate Profile

Profile:

• Mechanical, mechatronics, electromechanical engineering degree or equivalent.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in the automotive or mobility industry.
• Experience in: Development of mechatronic modules or components, cost reduction/value engineering, technical coordination or project management
• Hard Skills: Knowledge of vehicle systems and modules; Understanding of mechatronic components; Cost reduction methodologies / value analysis / value engineering; Technical analysis of components; Technical project management; Interaction with purchasing and suppliers; Reading and understanding of technical files (CAD, BOM, specifications); Tools: Advanced Excel / savings tracking; PLM / BOM management; Project management tools.
• Soft Skills: Strong cross-functional coordination skills; analytical and solution-oriented mindset; ability to translate ideas into concrete actions; effective communication with technical and purchasing teams; results-oriented and focused on economic performance; autonomous and proactive; able to negotiate and influence