Teoresi is an international engineering services company founded in 1987 in Turin, Italy. At Teoresi, we specialize in supporting companies in creating projects using cutting-edge technologies such as self-driving cars and nanotechnology for the medical field. Our innovative approach involves close collaboration with the R&D departments of major industrial brands. We provide turnkey solutions to help our clients bring their products to market faster. We have been selected by Amazon as one of only 10 companies to work on developing new products using Alexa voice technology.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. At Teoresi, we value innovation in each project challenge, teamwork, diversity, and we think beyond borders, both geographically and in terms of our approach. We are committed to staying up-to-date with technological advancements while also prioritizing people and environmental sustainability. Our team is diverse and located around the world, which allows us to offer international career opportunities and meet the needs of a constantly evolving market. We believe in the importance of proactivity and learning in a team environment and are dedicated to generating innovation in everything we do. If you share our values and are interested in joining a forward-thinking company, keep reading and apply!
Description
The Engineering Project Cost Planner is responsible for developing, tracking, and managing cost estimates and budgets for engineering projects throughout their lifecycle. This role ensures financial transparency and cost control by working closely with engineering, procurement, finance, and project management teams. The ideal candidate combines technical understanding with financial acumen to support decision-making and ensure project profitability and efficiency.
- Develop detailed cost estimates for engineering activities, including design, prototyping, testing, tooling, and validation.
- Collaborate with engineering leads to understand technical scope and translate it into cost elements.
- Support early-phase project costing (e.g., RFQs, business cases, feasibility studies).
- Create and maintain project budgets aligned with program timelines and deliverables.
- Monitor actuals vs. forecasted costs and provide variance analysis.
- Support change management by evaluating cost impacts of engineering changes.
- Prepare regular cost reports, dashboards, and financial summaries for stakeholders.
- Track cost performance indicators (e.g., cost-to-complete, cost-at-completion).
- Provide input for project reviews, gate approvals, and investment decisions.
- Interface with procurement for supplier quotes and cost breakdowns.
- Work with finance to align project costs with corporate accounting standards.
- Support negotiations with suppliers and customers by providing cost transparency.
Company Teoresi Group -> Teoresi GmbH | Germany
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in cost planning, project controlling, or engineering finance.
- Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles and cost drivers.
- Proficiency in cost planning tools (e.g., SAP, MS Excel, Planisware, or similar).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in English is a must, proficiency in German is a plus.
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.
- Familiarity with product development processes (e.g., APQP, V-model).
- Knowledge of cost modeling techniques and parametric estimation.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What We Offer:
Take a closer look at Teoresi's benefits here: https://www.teoresigroup.com/career/benefit-germany/- Work-life balance with Flex & Remote working options
- Work from Anywhere: flexibility to work for a certain period somewhere outside of Germany
- Up to 33 days of vacation
- Job Ticket
- Attractive Employees-Referral Campaign
- Health And Fitness program with Egym Wellpass
- Edenred City Card
- Exclusive employee discounts - Corporate Benefits
- International working atmosphere
- Flat organizational structure
- Individual training options
- Corporate and Team events
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Career level
Experienced (Non-Manager)