Operating Model & Cell Cost Specialist

Atiendo Consulting brings together the expertise of talented engineers, commissioning agents, and energy analysts from around the world.
We are seeking Operating Model & Cell Cost Specialist to consult and provide expertise to our clients by accurately estimating costs & opportunities for current and future Products, Materials, Processes and Factory concepts to ensure cost excellence. Your assignment is to support the development of optimized design solutions for current and future components, ensuring best in class battery cell cost.
We are continuously building a team of both experienced engineers and great leaders with engineering background.
The person we are looking for is curious and eager to learn. Our clients require and value great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Build tools & methodologies for overall analysis on battery materials and related manufacturing cost
Support technology development in cell projects, concept development and procurement phases to ensure design-to-cost focus
Support development of next generation battery cells technical and cost roadmap for both material and process
Drive development of the next generation Operating Model, as well as related processes, analysis tools and methods
Facilitate development of competitive battery cost targets for next generation battery cells
Involvement in supplier and internal development discussions supporting the key stakeholders with analysis on cost structure, metrics and potentials
Sensitivity analysis of process/product parameters cell cost effect (e.g. proposed cathode materials composition, electrode designs and cell sizes)



Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
A relevant university degree (B.Sc. / M.Sc. or similar). MSc in Engineering or Chemistry, preferably including business studies, PhD is a plus
Experience working with cost engineering, analytics and/or in supply chain within a best practice industrial company, as consultant, or MBA
Strong in structure and analytics, and also interpersonal qualities to nurture acceleration of business, revisit business models
Experience in working cross-functional
Knowledge of battery technology is desirable, but not a must
Knowledge of automotive industry is desirable, but not a must
Fluency in English
Valuable (but not required) if fluency in other languages (Japanese, Swedish, French)



Specific Skills/Abilities
Working closely with R&D, Process, Automation, Construction, Procurement, Business Development, Finance you need to have a general understanding of all key functions of an industrial organization whilst possessing an analytical skillset to allow you to dive into detailed problem solving together with subject matter experts
Good listener but also willing & able to challenge experts in their own field by establishing a solid fact base & apply logical reasoning
Strong presentation skills: written and oral presentation
You need to possess leadership qualities and ability to build trust and motivation with key stakeholders to ensure implementation of initiatives
Understanding of product costing & integration to relevant systems (e.g. ERP) as well as Business Intelligence implementation is a plus