Zoltan Barnoczki

Senior Cost Engineer at Magna International

Styria, Austria

About

Automotive professional with more than 15 years of experience across the industry. My background covers logistics, procurement and cost engineering, where I contributed to iconic vehicle programs such as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and gained expertise in strategic sourcing, cost analysis, and process digitalization. I’m open to fresh perspectives, future-facing challenges, and roles where I can make a meaningful impact.

Experience

  • Magna International (Graz, Styria, Austria)
    • Senior Cost Engineer │ Quotation & Strategic Procurement Projects
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      Lead cost evaluations for complete vehicle quotation projects, assess strategic suppliers in the pre-acquisition phase, and provide lateral leadership within the Cost Engineering team as deputy manager.

    • Cost Engineer │ Procurement
      Aug 2021 - Dec 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Estimated purchased parts and tooling costs for vehicle projects, including leading supplier meetings and negotiations to achieve target costs. Served as key user for cost estimation tools.

    • (Senior) Logistics Process Engineer │ Mercedes-Benz G-Class Production & Projects
      Nov 2015 - Jul 2021 · 5 yrs 9 mos

      Led the overall logistics planning for various G-Class models, including packaging, warehousing, delivery concepts, material flow, and layout planning. Functioned at senior level through expanded responsibilities.

  • Project Engineer │ Central Change Management at Ford Motor Company
    Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr

    Helped drive a global change management project, acting as the Single Point of Contact for Engineering teams (EMEA, AMER & APAC) on complex change requests.

  • Bosch (Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary · On-site)
    • Logistics Quality Engineer │ Operational Logistics
      Jan 2012 - Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Managed logistics-related quality issues with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Handled audit prep and execution for ISO/TS 16949. Also took charge of logistics FMEA and documentation. Master Thesis: 'Internal Problem Solving in Logistics at Bosch.'

    • Trainee Engineer │ Production Quality Assurance
      Jul 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Handled product quality complaints for starters and alternators. Managed machine/process capability analysis and MSA. Also supported the production line relocation from the UK to Hungary.

  • Bachelor Thesis Project at Bay Zoltán Kutatóintézet
    Feb 2010 - Jun 2010 · 5 mos

    Bachelor Thesis in the Logistics Systems Department: 'The Role of Mechanical Processes in Recycling – A Life Cycle Analysis of Mixed Waste Treatment.'