Senior Consultant for cost/value management or benchmarking

We are looking for Senior Consultants with professional consulting experience in cost engineering and benchmarking to join our Budapest office. As part of our currently forming team, you are going to support and lead client projects on-site in national and international settings, from strategic concept development through to implementation.

Main responsibilities:

• Assess and optimize product and process costs across the full product development lifecycle
• Interpret and contribute to product development plans and translate technical requirements into cost engineering strategies
• Leverage your engineering and design experience to work effectively with integrated, cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with procurement functions and support cost-based negotiation strategies
• Analyze and optimize product engineering solutions, with a focus on their integration and interdependencies
• Apply cost engineering tools and methods to identify and implement cost improvement opportunities
• Utilize knowledge of manufacturing processes to understand cost implications for components and systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (with 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 in product engineering and cost management
• Industry experience in automotive, off-highway, industrial goods, aerospace, or electronics is highly valued
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think analytically, creatively, and strategically
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including fluency in English
• High degree of mobility and willingness to travel frequently
• Passion for working on cost optimization projects and delivering measurable results

We offer you a dynamic and supportive team culture, where you will work alongside top-tier experts. You are going to help leading industrial clients solve complex engineering and cost challenges, while you will actively shape your own professional development.

Are you a game changer who views a problem from several angles to envision the best solution? We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that your application should include a cover letter and a resume.