Praktikant*in Product Cost Engineering

Product Cost Engineering Role

Do you want to know how a steering wheel is built and what it costs? Then you are in the right place! In the "Passive Safety and Doors" team in the Product Cost Engineering department, everything revolves around the question:
How much does a component cost – and why?

What you can expect:

You will support us in the product cost calculation for manufacturing materials and develop a concept with which different layouts of assembly lines for different products can be systematically organized and compared. You will work closely with development, purchasing, and production and gain deep insights into the world of vehicle cost analysis.

Your tasks at a glance:

• Analysis of cost calculations for vehicle components such as door units and airbags
• Development of a concept for structuring and evaluating different assembly line layouts
• Examination of the extent to which AI applications can be used for the analysis of costs, for example, in assembly lines
• Evaluation of technical changes from a cost perspective
• Contribution to the optimization of products and manufacturing processes
• Collaboration with various departments for data validation

What we offer you:

• A motivated team that warmly welcomes you
• Exciting tasks with real impact
• Space for your own ideas and participation
• Flexible working hours and a modern working environment

The position can start in September 2026.

Qualifications:

• Degree in economic engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a comparable field
• Interest in technology and economic connections
• Enjoyment of analytical thinking and structured work
• Proficient use of Excel and similar tools
• Fluent in German and English

Sounds exciting? Then we look forward to your application!

Additional information:

We look forward to your online application with your resume, cover letter, certificates, current enrollment certificate with indication of the semester, if applicable, proof of mandatory internship, and proof of the standard study period. Please do not forget to mark your documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB.

Further information about the selection criteria can be found here.

Disabled and equally qualified applicants are welcome! The disability representative (sbv-s) will gladly support you in the application process.

HR Services will be happy to help you with any questions regarding the application process. You can reach us by email at  or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mon-Fri 10-12 AM & 2-3 PM).