Automotive Cost Estimator & Controller

BENTELER Group; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

BENTELER Automotive in Puebla, Mexico is seeking a Cost Estimator / Cost Controller with a strong background in manufacturing costing and financial analysis. The role demands a degree in engineering or business and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

You will develop cost estimates for components and tooling, analyze BOMs and production costs, support RFQ activities, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Purchasing to drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering/Finance).
• 3+ years in cost estimation, project controlling, cost engineering, or financial analysis in manufacturing.
• Automotive/industrial manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain product and project cost estimates for components, assemblies, tooling, and capital investments.
• Analyze BOMs, production processes, labor, overhead, logistics, packaging, and tooling costs.
• Support RFQ and quotation activities with accurate cost calculations and business cases.
• Perform profitability, variance, and financial analyses to support project and commercial decisions.
• Coordinate supplier quotations with Purchasing and incorporate results into cost models.
• Support CBDs and cost discussions with customers as required.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Finance teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

BOM analysis

Cost accounting

Technical drawings

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

ERP software

Job description

BENTELER Automotive in Puebla, Mexico is seeking a Cost Estimator / Cost Controller with a strong background in manufacturing costing and financial analysis. The role demands a degree in engineering or business and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

You will develop cost estimates for components and tooling, analyze BOMs and production costs, support RFQ activities, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering and Purchasing to drive profitability.