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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Cost Engineering methodologies, with a strong focus on bottom-up cost calculations and cost reduction strategies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and achieve significant cost savings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost EngineeringBottom-Up Cost CalculationsSiemens Calculation SoftwareManufacturing Process OptimizationAutomotive Industry Experience
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Hard Skills
Cost PlanningCost AvoidanceCost Driver AnalysisCost TransparencyBenchmarkingProject LeadershipNegotiation SkillsEngineering CollaborationSavings VerificationParts Knowledge
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Siemens Calculation Software
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryHeavy Truck IndustryCost Engineering MethodologyProduction ProcessesPowertrain Parts
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead cost planning structures
- Determine bottom-up target costs of REC (Reference Calculation)
- Maintain detailed knowledge of parts in scope, related technologies, materials, and production processes
- Participate in cost avoidance and reduction activities using bottom-up cost calculations according to the global Cost Engineering methodology
- Assess gaps between prices, purchasing, and engineering; align next steps and track progress to close cost gaps
- Set up cost engineering strategies to achieve short-, intermediary-, and long-term savings
- Support Purchasing in negotiations and discuss cost gaps directly with suppliers
- Collaborate with Engineering to promote designs and avoid costly product changes
- Support creation of cost targets for product projects using a bottom-up approach
- Verify savings potentials by benchmarking complex powertrain parts
- Engage in tear downs and cost driver analysis for internal and external parts
- Represent the Cost Engineering team in cross-functional project meetings
- Provide cost transparency for project leads and cross-functional teams
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% per year
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or its equivalent
- 10 years of experience in Automotive and/or heavy truck industry
- 3 years in a Cost Engineering role
- 1 year of group leader, project lead, or mentoring experience
- Experience with manufacturing process optimization
- Experience with Siemens calculation software for generating cost calculations
- 10% domestic and international travel required
- Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Detroit office
- Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
- No visa sponsorship or existing visa holders
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
- Non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- Onsite fitness (at some locations)
- Tuition assistance
- Volunteer paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability plans