Cost Engineer – Electrics & Electronics (Design-to-Cost)

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 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