Engineering, Design & Testing Auditor

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; 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 and partner with engineering, purchasing, finance, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, cost efficiency, and data-driven recommendations for senior leadership. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of cost auditing or related experience are preferred; ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or Supply Chain.
• 3–5 years of cost auditing, supplier cost management, or related finance experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis with Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and familiarity with ERP/financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct audits of supplier invoices and ED&T cost submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Product Development, and Finance to resolve billing discrepancies and cost dependencies.
• Engage with external suppliers to improve audit readiness and billing compliance.
• Analyze KPIs and throughput data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Prepare audit findings and executive-level data-driven recommendations for governance reviews.
• Benchmark industry practices and apply modern auditing tools to elevate cost-management standards.

Conocimientos

Data analysis with Excel

Cross-functional communication

Analytical thinking

Cost auditing

Supplier cost management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Finance/Business/Supply Chain)

Herramientas

ERP systems

Financial auditing tools

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionWhy 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.