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PRODUCT SPECIALIST – COST FOCUS

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Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

Description

Job Summary: The professional will develop and execute cost reduction projects, manage engineering changes, and collaborate across departments to drive improvements. Key Highlights: 1. Focus on cost reduction and process optimization. 2. Collaboration with R&D, Quality, Procurement, and Production. 3. Application of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. We began operations in 1994 in Belo Horizonte, exclusively serving the retail market for original parts. In 1998, we expanded into the wholesale market. Since then, we have been consolidating our growth and credibility in the market. Our success is largely attributable to our customer-focused strategy. We continuously invest in training and developing an exceptionally dedicated team committed to excellence in customer service. Additionally, we value strengthening partnerships with suppliers to ensure the best sales conditions for our products. Our philosophy is to offer customers the best products in the market while ensuring agility both in sales and delivery. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Develop and execute **cost reduction** projects for products and processes, maintaining quality and performance standards. * Analyze **BOM (Bill of Materials)** and propose alternative components, materials, and suppliers for cost optimization. * Conduct technical and economic feasibility studies for product and process modifications. * Manage engineering changes (**ECN**) and ensure updates in corporate systems (SAP, ERP). * Participate in defining and validating technical specifications, ensuring compliance with PPB (Basic Production Process – Suframa). * Monitor cost, productivity, and efficiency indicators, proposing corrective and preventive actions. * Collaborate with R\&D, Quality, Procurement, and Production departments to implement improvements. * Support internal and external audits related to processes and compliance. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related fields). * Postgraduate degree in project management preferred. * Experience in cost reduction projects for industrial products and processes. * Familiarity with engineering tools: **BOM, SAP, ECN, PPB**. * Intermediate to advanced English (technical reading and communication). * Advanced Microsoft Office suite proficiency. * BI * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. * Project management and agile methodologies (desirable). **Additional Information** Meal allowance at company premises Transportation allowance Health insurance – Samel; Dental insurance – Unimed; Life insurance. Childcare allowance Gympass Pharmacy card Friopeças began operations in 1994 in Belo Horizonte/MG, exclusively serving the retail market for original parts—but expanded into the wholesale market as early as 1998. Since then, Friopeças has been consolidating its growth and market credibility. Its success is largely due to its customer-focused strategy, clearly demonstrated by ongoing investment in training and developing a highly committed team dedicated to service excellence, as well as by prioritizing strengthened supplier partnerships to ensure optimal product sales conditions.

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