Engineering Team Lead (Cost Analysis)

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Role Definition – SG23 – Engineering Team Lead (K203)

About the Role Definition

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with hands-on experience in Siemens Teamcenter Product Costing, aPriori and other cost modeling tools to support and enhance our global product cost management processes. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in costing methodologies, sustainability, and carbon footprint analytics, and demonstrate proficiency in AI and data-driven automation to optimize cost analysis, sustainability reporting, and business decision-making

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver product cost management and cost analytics consulting engagements
• Optimize product costing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control
• Design and implement costing solutions using Teamcenter PCM and custom tools
• Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics to identify cost drivers, trends, and variances
• Apply AI/ML to automate cost estimation, improve forecasts, and enable cost and carbon reduction
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure data integrity and consistency
• Stay current on industry trends and enable users through training and workshops

Requirements

• 10+ years of consulting or industry experience with a significant focus on both Product costing & Cost model.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Product Costing.
• Strong understanding of cost structures, manufacturing cost breakdowns, and supply chain cost drivers.
• Proven expertise in data analytics and AI/ML technologies (Azure AI or similar).
• Good to have hands-on experience in Siemens Teamcenter suite (especially TcPCM) & Apriori.
• Understanding of AI-driven sustainability or cost optimization models.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

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