Cost Estimator

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

Division: BENTELER Automotive

Functional Area: Finance & Controlling

Career Level: Professional

Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time

Weekly Working Hours: 48.00

Required Languages: English

Requisition ID: 47251

Benefits

At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

Cost Estimator / Cost Controller

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and financial analysis.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Cost Estimation, Project Controlling, Cost Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Financial Analysis within a manufacturing environment.


• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing preferred.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as stamping, welding, and assembly.

Key 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 by preparing 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 customer cost breakdowns (CBDs) and cost discussions as required.


• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Finance teams.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling.


• SAP or ERP systems.


• Cost accounting and standard costing.


• BOM analysis and manufacturing cost structures.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing processes.


• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial mindset.


• Business and commercial acumen.


• Attention to detail.


• Effective communication and stakeholder management.


• Cross-functional collaboration.

Language

• Advanced Business English (written and spoken).

Your contact

Andrea Leal Quintero

BENTELER Human Resources

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The BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with more than 20,000 employees at around 90 locations worldwide.

The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born—and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!