Any of these Components/parts :
Electrical Systems OR Body OR Interior OR Propulsion Systems OR Chassis, HVAC and Engine Systems
Job Description:
- The Cost Engineer role develops detailed cost estimates for components and tooling using an activity ‐ based costing approach.
- This role works directly with bills of material, drawings, and physical samples to understand how parts are made and to estimate the associated component, manufacturing, and investment costs.
- In this position, you will use established Client methods and processes to analyze costs, provide guidance to internal teams, and support cost convergence activities.
- You will collaborate with global engineering, purchasing, finance, and supplier teams to ensure competitive and transparent cost structures from early concept through serial production.
- Multiple roles are being fulfilled within this job posting- for all component scopes within the vehicle structure (Body, Interior, Chassis, Engine Adaptation, Electrical Components and Systems, Powertrain).
- Position fulfillment to utilize applicant background and experience as paired to internal role needs.
- Organization Success in this role requires curiosity, agility, and a collaborative mindset within a fast ‐ paced, global environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop component cost estimates for new programs, including: Early ‐ phase cost engineering estimates, Detailed "should ‐ cost” calculations using a bottom ‐ up manufacturing approach
- Provide idea generation and cost support during vehicle development to help achieve cost targets (Design ‐ to ‐ Cost)
- Support purchasing during supplier negotiations by completing gap analyses of supplier cost breakdowns (Piece Price, ED&D, Tooling)
- Contribute to benchmarking and value optimization activities, including serial life should ‐ cost assessments
- Collaborate closely with internal global team, Engineering, Buyers, and Suppliers
- Provide global cost comparison analysis in partnership with the broader Cost Engineering community
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive industry or related technical field
- Strong English verbal and written skills to support role job key deliverables
- Ability to manage a high volume of parts and varying levels of complexity
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Ability to work effectively across multiple levels of the organization, functions, and global regions
Preferred:
- Familiarity with cost model structures and activity ‐ based costing for component development
- Experience in within one or multiple areas: Design Responsible Engineering, Manufacturing, Component Tool development, or Component Purchasing
