Kacper Trzaska
Summary
Results-driven Product Cost Engineer with expertise in cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization in the railway sector. Skilled in cost management tools like aPriori and CAD/CAM software (Catia V5, AlmaCAM, Autodesk Inventor). Leverage strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify cost-saving opportunities, while ensuring project efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Cost Engineer
Alstom Poland S.A.
03.2023 - Current
- Product cost calculation (Should Cost/Could Cost)
- Generating ideas for product cost optimization
- Conducting negotiations with suppliers in the Should Cost process
- Participating in the redesign to cost process
- Performing Multi-component sheet metal nesting
Senior Specialist
ING Poland
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Research and analysis of transactions for money laundering and terrorist financing
- Analysis and reporting on the achievement of current objectives
- Execution of the AML department's ongoing projects
Intern
ZETOM
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Conducting destructive and non-destructive tests on material samples
- Executing certification of measuring devices
Intern
BGH Polska Sp. z o.o.
05.2017 - 06.2017
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Silesian University of Technology
Gliwice07.2024
Skills
- Cost management software proficiency
- CAD/CAE software expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Analytical thinking
- Cost awareness
- Supplier negotiation
- Cost analysis
- Data analysis
- Adaptability and learning mindset
- Communication skills
- Category B driving license
- Team collaboration
Certification
- The Corporate Readiness Certificate in Project Management - 2025.06
- Ansys Workbench Training - 2021.04
- Welding course TIG - 2019.08
- Welding course for sheets and pipes with fillet welds using method 141
- Welding course on welding sheet metal with butt welds using method 141
- Younger lifeguard WOPR- 2018.05
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Polish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies
Competitive basketball player, gym enthusiast, and car lover
Additional Information
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Timeline
Product Cost Engineer
Alstom Poland S.A.
03.2023 - Current
Senior Specialist
ING Poland
07.2020 - 03.2023
Intern
ZETOM
05.2018 - 06.2018
Intern
BGH Polska Sp. z o.o.
05.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Silesian University of Technology
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