Cost Engineering Manager
Core
Lead a team of engineers to improve vehicle profitability by managing cost-reduction initiatives and challenging budgets for purchased parts and vendor tooling.
Role type
Senior management cost engineering manager
Builds
Vehicle profitability improvements and cost-reduction strategies for new model car programs
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
team leadership, budget management, cost analysis, financial acumen, cross-functional project management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
MBA, experience in seating/soft trim/cockpit modules, manufacturing process knowledge (injection molding, stamping, die casting), estimating software proficiency
Technologies
estimating software
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a team of 3-7 engineers, identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities, challenge and support established budgets for parts and tooling, drive continuous improvement across regions, report to executives and customers on project status
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities