Automotive Cost Engineer: Supplier Strategy & Optimization

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez, Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Mexico is seeking a Cost Engineer for Stampings & Welded Assemblies to drive cost-competitiveness in vehicle programs. The role emphasizes turning data into strategy, building comprehensive cost models, and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

You will analyze materials, processes, and tooling choices, and translate complex cost data into actionable recommendations for leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional teams in a global automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical/Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of work experience with automotive suppliers or OEM.
• Cost analysis or manufacturing cost engineering experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping/sheet metal, welding, forming, coating or other assembly processes).
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with Teamcenter or CATIA is advantageous.
• Advanced English and data analytics skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate should-cost models, piece-part costing, and total cost of ownership analyses across components and programs.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to uncover cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Create detailed cost breakdowns and benchmarking analyses to support supplier negotiations.
• Conduct competitive teardown and benchmarking to compare materials, processes, and design choices for cost advantage.
• Build and defend cost models (materials, labor, tooling, overhead, logistics) to validate supplier quotes and strengthen negotiation leverage.

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Data analytics

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, or related degree

Tools

Teamcenter

CATIA

Excel

Job description

Ford of Mexico is seeking a Cost Engineer for Stampings & Welded Assemblies to drive cost-competitiveness in vehicle programs. The role emphasizes turning data into strategy, building comprehensive cost models, and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

You will analyze materials, processes, and tooling choices, and translate complex cost data into actionable recommendations for leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional teams in a global automotive environment.