Powertrain Competitive Costing Project Manager
We are looking for a Powertrain Competitive Costing Project Manager to join the Benchmark and Product Intelligence team in the automotive powertrain sector. The main goal of this project is to analyze and compare the costs of powertrain systems and components against competitors, providing strategic insights to optimize design and processes and maintain general competitiveness. Collect data for cost analysis using internal and external teardown information.
Maintain a database of benchmarked cost data for current and future projects.
Prepare detailed should-cost analyses and gap analyses.
Coordinate with internal engineering, procurement, and finance teams to validate assumptions and ensure data accuracy.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Experience: Minimum 7 years in powertrain cost analysis within the automotive industry.
Expertise in cost benchmarking, teardown analysis, and competitive intelligence.
Proficiency in costing software (preferably Siemens Costing).




Ability to interpret technical and financial data.
Project management experience.
Fluent English; Spanish and/or French is a plus.
Cost benchmarking and teardown analysis.
Siemens Costing or similar software proficiency.
Project management and organizational skills.
Multilingual communication (English essential; Spanish/French desirable).
Stable contract in a long-term project within a fast growing team.
Hybrid work model in Valladolid.
Professional development opportunities in benchmarking and competitive intelligence.
AVL Iberica is responsible for the Spanish, Mexican and Portuguese markets. It is formed by an international team that develops cutting-edge mobility technology in the fields of internal combustion engine, e-mobility, hydrogen, autonomous and connected driving, software and simulation, applied to all propulsion systems. We are committed to delivering excellence in the development, simulation, testing and integration

📌 Powertrain Competitive Costing Project Manager (León)
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