The Senior Cost Engineer will independently manage cost analysis for assigned commodities to influence sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations. They are responsible for building compelling business cases and leveraging advanced cost-modeling tools to drive cost-optimized strategies.
The Senior Cost Engineer will independently manage cost analysis for interior commodities to influence sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations. They are responsible for building compelling business cases and driving cost-optimized strategies through advanced modeling tools.
The Senior Cost Engineer will develop should-cost models for vehicle components and provide guidance to design and procurement teams to ensure cost competitiveness. They will also manage projects, perform teardowns of automotive components, and lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering activities to drive cost reductions.
Integrate PLM and cost-estimating tools through APIs and file-system automation, validate CAD and BOM data, and develop cost estimates for vehicle components using production inputs such as materials, labor, and tooling. Analyze data to identify trends and process issues, while managing project milestones, risks, resources, and cross-functional updates to deliver cost models on time.
The Lead Cost Engineer acts as a subject matter expert to drive the financial health of vehicle programs through strategic cost trade-offs and systemic analysis. They are responsible for mentoring junior engineers and providing high-level financial insights to executive leadership to guide major business decisions.
