Product Cost Controller

Position Overview

With its brands Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its range comprises trucks, buses, and light‑duty commercial vehicles. At TRATON, we are convinced that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands we have the power to bring about decisive change. With the right resources, tools and guidelines, we support our brands in making the future of transportation more sustainable.

In April 2023, TRATON embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) Organizations in Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus into a single global TRATON R&D organization.

By integrating the capabilities and resources of our brands, we will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions to deliver the most competitive products and solutions to our customers.

We currently have a great opportunity for a Product Cost Controller on our TRATON USA’s R&D Team.

The Product Cost Controller will play a pivotal role in managing and guiding product cost structures across all stages of the product lifecycle. Reporting to the TRATON Group Product Cost Controlling team, this position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across all TRATON brands, including Scania, MAN, and VWTB.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented, strategic thinker who thrives in a matrix organization and is driven by data, collaboration, and delivering measurable results in a global setting.

• Develop and manage product costs for all product changes by consolidating current cost data with new design and assembly processes.
• Build and manage Bills of Materials (BoMs) from early concept stages to final product release.
• Define and develop target costs, product costs, and tooling estimates.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Teams, Purchasing, Finance, and more to align cost objectives.
• Package design concepts, cost definitions, and relevant data for target setting and cost tracking purposes.
• Present accurate, timely, and consistent cost data to support effective decision‑making.
• Maintain product profitability by identifying cost drivers and recommending corrective actions.
• Represent cost control interests on Program Teams to ensure target costs are achieved.
• Conduct product cost calculations throughout the lifecycle, consolidating data across TRATON brands.
• Prepare and distribute executive‑level cost reports and participate in high‑level reviews.
• Define costing structures to support major decision milestones, reviews, and approvals.
• Challenge and monitor product costs for current and future projects.

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of accounting or finance experience
• Master’s degree
• At least 1 year of accounting or finance experience
• At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).

• Strong understanding of the Target Cost Process.
• Proven ability to manage costs within complex matrix organizations.
• Solid knowledge of product cost drivers and lifecycle impacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Effective meeting facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute actionable plans.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Experience working in an international and cross-brand environment is a plus.

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the…