Group Manager jobs in North Carolina

As the Group Manager, Cost Engineering you will work in a global team supporting local functions with engineered and accurate estimates of product and vendor tooling costs.

Requirements

• Lead a highly skilled team in cost analysis, estimates and savings.
• Support engineering to optimize design by proposing ideas regarding manufacturability, materials, cost and features (design to cost).
• Build a strong local and global network, as well as suppliers, to understand production processes, gather business needs and advise on technology market data.
• Participate in negotiations between Purchasing and suppliers by providing expertise on cost drivers and process optimization.
• Support critical cost engineering for local project activities.
• Implement continuous improvements for cost engineering tools, technology and skills.
• maintain relationships to gain insight in production and tolling technology and design.
• Perform cost analyses for piece cost and vendor tooling investments for teardowns of competitors’ trucks.
• Ensure that the cost objectives are up to date and matching the latest technical solution.
• Represent Controlling and Strategy in relevant stakeholder committees.

Your future team

Together with us, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals. We have a strong culture based on our company values, which are central our work. We believe in a work environment where:
• We constantly strive for outstanding Performance.
• We are obsessed with Customer Success.
• We initiate Change to stay ahead.
• We willingly place our Trust in each other.
• We have a huge Passion for what we do.

• Proven leadership skills
• Specialist in Multiple Technologies
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Experience building effective teams
• Experience in working internationally and multi-cultural
• Negotiation skills
• Customer focus
• Integrity and Trust

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field; Master's Degree preferred
• 8-12 years of related experience
• 5 years of experience directly related to cost engineering
• Knowledge of our supplier base production technologies and competitor supplier base production technologies

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, including:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off including paid caregiver and parental leave policies.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Apply today! We look forward to meeting you!