Automotive Cost Engineer: Cost Modeling & Optimization

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Cost Engineer to create and analyze component material costs, building ground‑up estimates and tooling costs. You’ll partner with engineering, purchasing, and program teams across GM and global partners, driving cost reductions and robust cost models.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, data‑driven decisions, and continuous improvement of work products while engaging with senior cost engineers and cross‑functional peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in cost estimating within manufacturing or purchasing.
• MBA or technical graduate degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, organize, and understand large data sets.
• Support tooling and cost estimation for GM components.
• Collaborate with internal teams including engineering and purchasing.
• Develop and maintain GMCO$T cost models and documentation.
• Identify process improvements and participate in cross-team efforts.
• Travel domestically to supplier facilities as needed.

Skills

Cost analysis

MS Excel expert

Data-driven analysis

Cross-functional

MS Office

GMCO$T familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering

MBA or Graduate degree (plus)

Tools

GMCO$T

PIM

CERT

eSOR

Job description

General Motors seeks a Cost Engineer to create and analyze component material costs, building ground‑up estimates and tooling costs. You’ll partner with engineering, purchasing, and program teams across GM and global partners, driving cost reductions and robust cost models.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, data‑driven decisions, and continuous improvement of work products while engaging with senior cost engineers and cross‑functional peers.