Mechanical Cost Engineer

Who we are

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally-based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations. Total production in the UK alone is now over 9 million vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world’s most popular electric vehicle.

We are an ambitious organisation, and we are looking for an equally ambitious and innovative Cost Engineer to join our dynamic Cost Benchmarking & Budget Setting team.

Nissan is positioned for sustainable growth in Europe with Nissan NEXT and Beyond Nissan NEXT is 'Dare to Do What Others Don’t' and we need your help to get there.

The role

• Responsibilities will include:

• Cost estimation for component piece cost and vendor tooling

• Budget setting by part for full programmes

• Supporting global Cost Benchmarking & Budget Setting activities

• Generation of cost reduction ideas

• As you would expect, being a global organisation, working cross functionally across the business (inc. R&D, Product Planning & Market Intelligence) will be an essential part of the role.

Background and Experience

We are looking for someone with experience in some (or all) of the following areas:

• A strong background in mechanical manufacturing environment, however we would still like to hear from applicants from a production, industrial, process engineering or design background.

• A good understanding of some of Seats components manufacturing process OR Interior Trim

• Plastic Injection moulding

• Welding /Stamping

• Cutting & sewing of Fabrics

• A good understanding of how parts are manufactured and assembled.

• An understanding of the main drivers that affect costs.

• You need to be a self-motivated character with the ability to work in a team and on your own and a good communicator.

What we offer

We offer competitive salaries dependent on the experience you bring, and will pay you for any overtime you work over your contracted 39 hours per week.

What’s more, we think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and competitive business; we want you to challenge the norm and contribute to improvement whether you’ve been here ten days or ten years, so apply now to join the Cost Benchmarking & Budget Setting team!

• Competitive base salary + paid overtime

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Contributory pension

• Private medical & dental cover

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Remote Working Policy (2 Days per week)

• Flexible start / finish times

• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday

• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant

Working at Nissan Technical Centre Europe located @ Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom

We offer competitive salaries dependent on the experience you bring, and will pay you for any overtime you work over your contracted 39 hours per week.

What’s more, we think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture.

We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and competitive business; we want you to challenge the norm and contribute to improvement whether you’ve been here ten days or ten years, so apply now to join the Cost Benchmarking & Budget Setting team!