Junior Product Cost & Project Manager (m/f/d) (80-100%)

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

As a Junior Product Cost & Project Manager (m/f/d), you help shape the cost competitiveness and supply chain performance of our High‑Speed turbocharger portfolio. You support cost transparency, drive cost‑down initiatives, and contribute to our long‑term value chain strategy. You take ownership of defined cost‑down projects and collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Supply Chain.

Do you combine analytical strength with a hands‑on attitude and the ambition to grow into a strategic product role? This is your opportunity!

Your Responsibilities:

Product cost

• Perform should‑cost calculations for parts and assemblies
• Analyze cost structures to identify and quantify savings potential
• Identify, assess, and priorities cost‑down opportunities
• Support development projects to ensure product cost targets are met
• Ensure in development projects Design to manufacturing & assembly is followed 
• Provide cost input in early design phases and engineering changes
• Reporting of portfolio cost and profit performance

Supply chain

• Support defining the division’s supply chain strategy
• Support the development and implementation of the make‑or‑buy strategy
• Track defined improvement measures and provide input for corrective actions together with Operations and Value Chain
• Support ramp‑up and ramp‑down activities for products and components

Project management

• Lead small Engineering Change Management projects end‑to‑end
• Lead defined cost‑down projects from concept to implementation
• Supporting businesses case calculations for change request ideas
• Ensure timely execution and implementation of improvement measures

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related field
• First experience in cost engineering, procurement, supply chain, production, or product management
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
• High motivation to learn and take on responsibility
• Strong analytical and data‑handling skills
• IT affine and AI experienced
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Your benefits:

• Canteen
• Childcare
• Modern office, smart working
• Flexible working model
• Attractive holiday plan
• Employee assistance program

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.

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Job Family Group:

Marketing, Sales, Product Management