Senior Consultant - Cost Engineering, VAVE and Benchmark Analysis

About the role

Polarixpartner, a subsidiary of Roland Berger, an international management consultancy focused on the manufacturing industry, is hiring a Senior Consultant for cost engineering, VAVE and benchmark analysis in Bucharest. The consultant supports and leads client projects on site, from strategic concept development through to implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and optimize product and process costs across the full product development lifecycle.
• Interpret product development plans and translate technical requirements into cost engineering strategies.
• Work with integrated, cross-functional teams, using engineering and design experience.
• Collaborate with procurement and support cost-based negotiation strategies.
• Analyze product engineering solutions, focusing on integration and interdependencies.
• Apply cost engineering tools and methods to identify and implement cost improvements.
• Use knowledge of manufacturing processes to understand cost implications for components and systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering (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 of product engineering and cost management.
• Experience in automotive, off-highway, industrial goods, aerospace or electronics is highly valued.
• Fluent English and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of mobility and willingness to travel frequently.