Cost Engineer - Material Cost Specialist
Core
Create, analyze, and validate component material costs and targets for next-generation automotive vehicles and propulsion systems.
Role type
Senior IC cost engineer (automotive material costing)
Builds
Ground-up and detailed material cost estimates including piece price and production tooling for automotive components.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Analyzing and organizing large data sets, Comprehensive manufacturing process knowledge, Financial evaluation of technical concepts, Developing supplier component quotes to OEMs, Manufacturing and launch experience in automotive settings, Interior Cockpit manufacturing processes (Injection molding, LPIM, Foam-In-Place Molding, IMG, decorative trim, wrapping, sewing, sonic/vibration welding, clip/screw assembly), TcPCM quoting software, Power BI/Data Analytics dashboards
Technologies
TcPCM, Power BI
Responsibilities
Generate ground-up and detailed material cost estimates encompassing piece price and production tooling, Collaborate with product engineering, purchasing, supply chain, vehicle program teams, and global joint venture partners, Identify accurate cost estimates and proposed cost reductions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC