Cost Engineer - Electrics and Electronics

Stellantis; Poissy; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Cost Engineer in Poissy, France, to develop detailed cost estimates for components and tooling using activity-based costing. You will work with Bills of Materials, drawings, and samples to estimate component, manufacturing, and investment costs.

AI tools and prompt engineering experience are valuable for this role. You will collaborate with global engineering, purchasing, finance, and supplier teams to ensure competitive and transparent cost structures from concept

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive or related technical field.
• Strong English verbal and written skills to support role deliverables.
• Ability to manage a high volume of parts and complexity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with Generative AI tools and AI-assisted process development.

Responsibilities

• Develop component cost estimates for new programs, including Engineering Development and Design estimates.
• Perform detailed should-cost calculations using a bottom-up manufacturing approach.
• Provide cost support during vehicle development to help achieve cost targets (Design-to-Cost).
• Support purchasing during supplier negotiations by analyzing supplier cost breakdowns.
• Contribute to benchmarking and value optimization activities, including serial life should-cost assessments.
• Collaborate with global Engineering, Buyers, and Suppliers to ensure cost transparency.
• Provide global cost comparison analysis in partnership with the Cost Engineering community.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost engineering

AI Tools

Prompt engineering

Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Verbal/written English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable, and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.

The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.

With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

Job Overview

The Cost Engineer role develops detailed cost estimates for components and tooling using an activity‑based costing approach. This role works directly with bills of material, drawings, and physical samples to understand how parts are made and to estimate the associated component, manufacturing, and investment costs. Candidate must have a working level of Electrical Components as well as ED&D development phases. This knowledge will be used to calculate cost for Design development, Software development, Testing and Prototype costs. Experience with AI tools and prompt creation will also be a key attribute that will support the work this role requires.

In this position, you will use established Stellantis methods and processes to analyze costs, provide guidance to internal teams, and support cost convergence activities. You will collaborate with global engineering, purchasing, finance, and supplier teams to ensure competitive and transparent cost structures from early concept through serial production.

Position fulfillment to utilize applicant background and experience as paired to internal role needs. Organization Success in this role requires curiosity, agility, and a collaborative mindset within a fast‑paced, global environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop component cost estimates for new programs, including:
• Engineering Development and Design estimates
• Detailed “should‑cost” calculations using a bottom‑up manufacturing approach
• Provide idea generation and cost support during vehicle development to help achieve cost targets (Design‑to‑Cost)
• Support purchasing during supplier negotiations by completing gap analyses of supplier cost breakdowns (Piece Price, ED&D, Tooling)
• Contribute to benchmarking and value optimization activities, including serial life should‑cost assessments
• Collaborate closely with internal global team, Engineering, Buyers, and Suppliers
• Provide global cost comparison analysis in partnership with the broader Cost Engineering community

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive industry or related technical field
• Strong English verbal and written skills to support role job key deliverables
• Ability to manage a high volume of parts and varying levels of complexity
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work effectively across multiple levels of the organization, functions, and global regions
• Proficiency with Generative AI Tools, Prompt Engineering, Neural Networks and AI-assisted process development.
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cost model structures and activity‑based costing for component development
• Experience in within one or multiple areas: Design Responsible Engineering, Manufacturing, Component Tool development, or Component Purchasing

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability.

Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.