Stadler Rail Group
St. Margrethen
Stadler: Cost Engineer
- 04 September 2026
- 100%
- St. Margrethen
Job summary
Stadler offers diverse opportunities for an international career. Join us to grow, take responsibility, and achieve great teamwork!
Tasks
- You will advise and support engineering and project management throughout projects.
- Create product cost calculations and develop cost models for components.
- Identify cost optimization potential through value engineering workshops.
Skills
- Degree in engineering or a related field with further training required.
- Experience in design-to-cost and value engineering is essential.
- Proficient in CAD, ERP, and calculation systems.
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About the job
Stadler offers diverse opportunities for an international career. At Stadler, you get the chance to grow beyond yourself, take on responsibility, and achieve great results as part of a team. We are looking for motivated talents who want to shape the future of mobility with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?
YOUR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Responsible expert for advising and supporting engineering, project management, and procurement throughout the entire project phase
- Preparation of product cost calculations (target, actual, and goal costs) as well as creation and further development of calculation models and cost breakdowns for rail vehicle components
- Estimating the cost impact of design changes (Design-to-Cost) and advising development to find cost-optimal solutions (Design-to-Value)
- Preparation of business cases, make-or-buy analyses, and conducting scenario analyses
- Cross-departmental and cross-site collaboration with production, strategic purchasing, and external suppliers
- Identification and implementation of cost optimisation potentials through value analysis (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) and Design-to-Cost workshops
YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Completed studies in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or comparable technical education with relevant further training
- Several years of professional experience in design, development, industrial engineering, cost engineering, or technical purchasing
- Experience in Design-to-Cost, Value Engineering, and cost optimisation of technical products
- Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes, production cost structures, and industrial production processes
- Confident handling of CAD, ERP, and calculation systems
- Very good German and good English skills, both spoken and written
YOUR BENEFITS
- Financial contribution for public transport and various leisure activities
- In-house gym and regular company events
- Discounted catering options in the staff restaurant
Timo Straub
Head of Human Resources
+41 79 604 04 25
