POLARIXPARTNER is an international management consultancy with a strong focus on the manufacturing industry. As subsidiary or Roland Berger, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, our clients include global players from the automotive, machinery and plant engineering, aerospace, and medical technology sectors.
As an experienced team of experts, we take a holistic and solution-oriented approach, setting benchmarks in solving complex business challenges. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to address their most pressing issues. A relentless commitment to quality and an interdisciplinary consulting approach guide us in developing and implementing effective concepts and solutions.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for Senior Consultants with professional consulting experience in cost engineering and benchmarking to join our Budapest office. As part of our currently forming team, you are going to support and lead client projects on-site in national and international settings, from strategic concept development through to implementation.
Main responsibilities:
- Assess and optimize product and process costs across the full product development lifecycle
- Interpret and contribute to product development plans and translate technical requirements into cost engineering strategies
- Leverage your engineering and design experience to work effectively with integrated, cross-functional teams
- Collaborate with procurement functions and support cost-based negotiation strategies
- Analyze and optimize product engineering solutions, with a focus on their integration and interdependencies
- Apply cost engineering tools and methods to identify and implement cost improvement opportunities
- Utilize knowledge of manufacturing processes to understand cost implications for components and systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (with technical focus); an MBA is a plus
- 4–7 years of experience in consulting or industry, ideally in development, production, or procurement roles
- Strong technical foundation and expert-level knowledge in product engineering and cost management
- Industry experience in automotive, off-highway, industrial goods, aerospace, or electronics is highly valued
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think analytically, creatively, and strategically
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including fluency in English
- High degree of mobility and willingness to travel frequently
- Passion for working on cost optimization projects and delivering measurable results
We offer you a dynamic and supportive team culture, where you will work alongside top-tier experts. You are going to help leading industrial clients solve complex engineering and cost challenges, while you will actively shape your own professional development.
Are you a game changer who views a problem from several angles to envision the best solution? We look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that your application should include a cover letter and a resume.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with a technical focus
- 4–7 years of experience in consulting or industry
- Strong technical foundation and expert-level knowledge of product engineering and cost management
- Experience in product development, production, or procurement
- Industry experience in automotive, off-highway, industrial goods, aerospace, or electronics
- MBA
- Analytical, creative, and strategic thinking
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluency in English
- High mobility and willingness to travel frequently
- Passion for cost optimization projects and delivering measurable results
- Cover letter and resume
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive with other strategy firms, and in some locations approaches top‑tier levels. Compensation is often highlighted as a relative strength within broader assessments.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Offerings include generous PTO, paid holidays, and formal sabbaticals to support personal goals. Parental leave and periodic office closures in some markets further expand time‑off access.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends and gym or sports reimbursements are complemented by perks like a company phone, car allowance, social outings, and distinctive office environments. International project allowances and mobility opportunities add lifestyle value.
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What We Do
Roland Berger is the only strategy consultancy of European origin with a strong international presence. As an independent firm owned exclusively by our partners, we have more than 50 offices with a presence in all major markets. Our 3,500 employees are characterized by a unique combination of analytical thinking and an empathetic mindset. Driven by our values of entrepreneurial spirit, excellence, and empathy, we are convinced that business and society need a new, sustainable paradigm that focuses on the whole value-creation cycle. By working in interdisciplinary teams across all relevant sectors and business functions, Roland Berger offers the best expertise worldwide for successfully overcoming the profound challenges of our age now and in the future
