Cost Engineer | Electronic & Software

at  Polestar

Polestar is aiming to bring driving pleasure into a new era with an all-electric product offering of progressive performance cars that are designed and engineered without compromise. This will be combined with a hassle-free ownership and premium services, where all interactions and orders can be performed online.

• Plan and preform the main tasks according to program plan
• Control tooling specification in order to avoid paying for unique tools
• Provide cost estimation based on “state of the art” material, machines and process technology
• Deliver cost benchmark analysis on vehicle level as well as system and component level
• Deliver cost targets on sub-system level at Polestar gate in new programs
• Support R&D for cost competitiveness when evaluating and selecting technical concepts
• Deliver cost estimations for the purpose of evaluating cost objectives and as input to fact-based sourcing negotiations
• Actively support buyers in negotiations in order to meet the estimated cost
• Deliver cost benchmarks and delta analysis for raw material claims
• Act as a member of cost reduction teams and as a cost specialist in competitor analysis
• Deliver cost estimation on parts in running production and on new ideas
• Perform tasks in line with Cost Engineer guidelines to secure lean operations with stable quality and transparency