Automotive Packaging Cost Engineer

Actalent; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Container Cost Engineer for our Warren, MI location. The role focuses on developing, analyzing, and validating cost estimates for logistics packaging systems, working with engineering, logistics, manufacturing, purchasing, and finance teams to drive data-based recommendations.

The position offers autonomy with multiple cost estimates and opportunities to influence enterprise packaging strategies. Travel to supplier facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience developing or validating cost estimates, should-cost models, target costs, or business cases for industrial products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with cost estimating for packaging, containers, or automotive products.
• Experience with program management in an industrial/auto context.
• Hands-on experience with packaging engineering and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-up should-cost estimates and target costs for packaging equipment and containers.
• Analyze supplier quotations and validate assumptions for negotiations.
• Build cost models for packaging processes and materials.
• Assess financial impact of design changes, production volume, and regional differences.
• Communicate cost drivers and recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Travel occasionally to supplier facilities and manufacturing sites.

Skills

Cost estimation experience

Autonomous project work

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Data analysis and modeling

MS Excel proficiency

Power BI or data visualization

GMCO$T and cost tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Finance

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

GMCO$T

Siemens TCPCM

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Container Cost Engineer for our Warren, MI location. The role focuses on developing, analyzing, and validating cost estimates for logistics packaging systems, working with engineering, logistics, manufacturing, purchasing, and finance teams to drive data-based recommendations.

The position offers autonomy with multiple cost estimates and opportunities to influence enterprise packaging strategies. Travel to supplier facilities may be required.