Engineering, Design & Testing Auditor

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford México is seeking a Supplier Cost Auditor to optimize engineering investments and drive financial excellence across product development programs. You will audit ED&T expenditures, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency, while partnering with engineering, purchasing, and finance teams.

In this role, your insights and problem-solving will contribute to delivering high-quality, cost-effective vehicles.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Audit supplier invoices and costs for ED&T and change orders.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Product Development, and Finance to resolve billing issues.
• Liaise with external suppliers to improve audit readiness and compliance.
• Analyze KPIs and throughput to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare audit findings and executive reports for leadership reviews.
• Benchmark best practices and apply modern auditing tools and methods.

Conocimientos

Data analysis in Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Cost auditing

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Finance/Business)

Herramientas

Excel (Pivot Tables)

ERP / financial systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business—we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state‑of‑the‑art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award‑winning vehicles in our world‑class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

In this position.

As a Supplier Cost Auditor, you will play a critical role in optimizing engineering investments and driving financial excellence across product development programs. You will partner closely with engineering, purchasing, finance, and external suppliers to audit Engineering, Design & Testing (ED&T) expenditures, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and industry‑leading cost efficiency. In this role, your insights and collaborative problem‑solving will directly contribute to delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective vehicles to market.

Responsibilities

What you'll do.

• Conduct comprehensive audits of supplier invoices and cost submissions for Engineering, Design & Testing (ED&T) and engineering change authorizations to ensure accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Product Development, and Finance teams to resolve billing discrepancies and manage critical cost dependencies.
• Collaborate directly with external suppliers to foster strong working relationships, improve audit readiness, and enhance compliance with billing standards.
• Analyze audit metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and throughput data to identify cost‑saving trends and continuous process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and deliver clear audit findings, executive report‑outs, and data‑backed recommendations for senior leadership and governance reviews.
• Benchmark industry best practices and leverage modern auditing tools and methodologies to continuously elevate cost‑management standards.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 3 to 5 years of experience in cost auditing, supplier cost management, technical procurement, or product development finance.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis using Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas) and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or financial auditing systems.
• Strong analytical and systemic problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex cost data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, growth‑oriented mindset.

Even better, you may have...

• Relevant background or previous experience within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Technical acumen in automotive engineering, product design, testing structures, or manufacturing cost breakdown.
• Professional certifications related to internal audit, financial analysis, or project management (e.g., CIA, CPA, CMA, PMP).

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About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.