Senior/Staff Cost Engineer
Core
Own and lead cost estimating and modeling processes for vehicle development, partnering with engineering to design parts with cost in mind.
Role type
Senior IC cost engineer (automotive vehicle development)
Builds
Vehicle BOM cost models and investment plans for new vehicle programs
Domain
Automotive OEM / Vehicle Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
cost estimating, should-cost modeling, value engineering, cost database management, component cost optimization, analytical skills, Google Sheets proficiency
Preferred skills
MBA, MS in Finance
Technologies
Google Sheets, cost analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead execution of cost estimating and modeling processes; Develop detailed cost estimates for vehicle components and systems; Create should-cost models providing data-driven insights; Serve as SME in value engineering and cost reduction strategies; Collaborate with design teams to optimize component costs; Maintain Vehicle Development cost database
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC