Cost Engineering

If you are passionate about cost engineering and process optimisation to ensure contribution margins are controlled, at HRS Heat Exchangers, we are looking for a Cost Engineer to join our commercial team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cost estimates for quotations and projects.
• Gather quotes for raw materials, items, third party inspections and labour required for the manufacture of components and systems.
• Analyse costs and seek savings opportunities by researching new suppliers and brands in coordination with the purchasing and operations management team.
• Provide detailed labour cost analysis for welding, assembly and fabrication of heat exchangers and systems.
• Foresee cost variations and propose alternatives to improve operating margins.
• Analyse cost reports and adjust forecasts.
• Develop and update cost prices for standard products.
• Implement an efficient framework for cost engineering, automating and simplifying estimation processes.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and sessions, providing key input to engineering, design and procurement teams.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience: 2+ years in the purchasing department in companies in the industrial sector.

Skills:

• Knowledge of suppliers of materials and components for power plants, environment and heat exchangers.
• Understanding of fittings, flanges, constructive elements and parts of heat exchangers and process plants.
• Knowledge of welding, machining and assembly of parts.
• Familiarity with pump curves, valve types and instrumentation devices.
• Experience in MS Office tools and ERPs (preferably NAV).
• High level of written and spoken English and Spanish
• Understanding of P&ID and PFD diagrams.
• Ability to manage data, critical analysis.

Why Join Us?

At HRS Heat Exchangers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where innovation and teamwork are at the core of our success. If you are a results-driven professional eager to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you!