Senior Cost Engineer - Cost Analysis & Special Studies
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)
Builds
Ground-up material cost estimates, production tooling estimations, and cost reduction strategies for GM vehicle programs.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and cost engineering
Required skills
Automotive cost estimating, manufacturing process knowledge, cross-functional cost initiative leadership, data analysis, MS Excel, cost model development, supplier negotiation support, mentoring
Preferred skills
Autonomous driving/electrification/additive manufacturing trends, OEM/tier 1-2 manufacturing experience, plastic injection molding/die casting/stamping knowledge, cost model improvement, team coaching
Technologies
MS Excel, GMCO$T, VisMockup, FTI
Responsibilities
Analyze large datasets across multiple programs to generate accurate cost estimates; partner with purchasing teams for component cost negotiations; lead cross-functional cost forums and working sessions; develop and improve core cost models and analytic tools; mentor junior cost engineers and analysts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
