Cost Engineer
Core
Analyze, calculate, and optimize product and manufacturing costs to support profitability and competitiveness goals.
Role type
Cost Engineer
Builds
Cost models, cost forecasts, and value engineering solutions
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and product development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cost modeling, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), manufacturing process knowledge (stamping, die casting, machining), competitive benchmarking, teardown analysis, project management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
teardown analysis, global matrix organization experience
Technologies
cost modeling tools, manufacturing process simulation
Responsibilities
evaluate cost drivers, develop cost models, identify cost-saving opportunities, support sourcing and product development decisions, conduct value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) activities, provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC