Cost Engineer - Body
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Automotive Engineering, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Work experience in manufacturing, production, quality, process expertise and costing Field
Expertise in Injection molding , Cost estimation , automotive exterior parts.
Knowledge in Injection molding, sealing, Exterior Trims, Tooling and Fixtures Supplier negotiation
Mandatory requirementsBachelor’s in mechanical engineering or manufacturing
Manufacturing processes knowledge in combination with relevant experience in developing EDD, variable and tooling costs for automotive components.
DetailedJob Description:
DESIGN TO COST:
Provide Engineering with support during the vehicle development phase for target achievement (Design to Cost)
Release cost engineering estimate by reference or through bottom-up analysis during development phase up to contract milestones
SOURCING:SHOULD COST CALCULATION through bottom-up approach for new & modified purchased components (variable & supplier tooling) to support Project Team business cases (Initiatives, Product Actions, Feasibility studies and others)
Provide purchasing support during supplier negotiations through gap analysis of supplier’s price breakdown detail
SERIAL LIFE:Evaluate engineering changes to establish technical cost for the change and identify the cost drivers for variable and supplier tooling
Collaborate component technical solution cost drivers with suppliers for variable cost & tooling
COMMODITY CHAMPION:Periodic Supplier visits to maintain & improve internal know-how of manufacturing processes & best practices
Identify potential cost optimization opportunities and support company technical cost reduction activities
Provide global component cost comparison analysis by working with the Project Cost Engineering community
Develop the cost structure for component standardization plans
Identify opportunities from benchmarking, innovation technologies, best countries
BehavioralSkills:
Interpersonal skills
QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or Business.
Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
Required Automotive industry experience.
Automotive cost reduction/ Should cost experience.
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics.
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