Cost Optimization Engineer

General Motors

. Lead, coordinate, and manage Propulsion Engineering cost-reduction ideas from conceptualization through feasibility assessment, business-case development, and execution .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cost-reduction initiatives within Propulsion Engineering, including business-case development and performance tracking. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers are essential for successful execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost-Reduction ManagementBusiness-Case DevelopmentPerformance TrackingCross-Functional CollaborationSupplier Engagement

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Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentInitiativeCreativityOrganization

Industry Keywords

Propulsion EngineeringCost-Reduction IdeasBenchmarkingVertical TeamsECT MeetingsSupplier FacilitiesGlobal Joint Venture Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coordinate, and manage Propulsion Engineering cost-reduction ideas from conceptualization through feasibility assessment, business-case development, and execution
Generate the cost-reduction and profitability idea pipeline with Benchmarking, ECTs, Vertical Teams, and suppliers
Lead cost-reduction workshops
Streamline idea vetting, business-case development, and implementation-timing decisions
Seek support, escalate implementation roadblocks, and monitor execution against plan
Support ECT meetings for relevant commodities
Track and report performance against targets to leadership
Collaborate with product engineering, purchasing and supply chain, vehicle and propulsion program teams, global joint venture partners in China, and supplier partners
Interact regularly with technical experts and leadership across functions
Travel occasionally to supplier facilities to support engineering and purchasing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Work authorization must not require GM immigration support, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1 sponsorship/support
Independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and organization
Ability to collaborate with product engineering, purchasing and supply chain, vehicle and propulsion program teams, global joint venture partners, and suppliers
Occasional travel to supplier facilities
Ability to report to the designated office at least three times per week or at another frequency dictated by the manager
Successful completion of role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home (details provided through GM Total Rewards resources)
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities