Cost Engineering Analyst III

Daimler Truck North America; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match (up to 6%)

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans & wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Cost Engineering Analyst III to lead cost planning structures from our Detroit office. You will determine bottom‑up target costs for reference calculations, maintain in‑depth knowledge of parts and processes, and drive cost reductions across engineering, purchasing, and production teams.

The role requires strong automotive cost engineering experience, collaboration with multiple departments, and a focus on achieving short- and long‑term savings in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; equivalent.
• Total automotive/heavy-truck industry experience: 10 years.
• 3 years in Cost Engineering and 1 year in group leader/project lead/mentoring; includes manufacturing optimization and Siemens software.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning structures and bottom‑up target costs for REC.
• Maintain knowledge of parts, materials, and production processes.
• Drive cost avoidance and reduction with bottom‑up cost calculations.
• Set cost engineering strategies to achieve short- to long-term savings.
• Support Purchasing in supplier negotiations and discuss cost gaps.
• Collaborate with Engineering to influence designs and avoid costly changes.
• Represent CE in cross‑functional project team meetings and provide cost transparency.

Skills

Cost engineering

Leadership

Manufacturing process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens calculation software

Job description

Inside the Role

This position is responsible for leading cost planning structures.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers an annual salary of $144,419.00.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DDC

• Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks a Cost Engineering Analyst III based out of our office in Detroit, Michigan 48239. Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address. Note, this position requires up to 10% domestic and international travel per year. This position will lead cost planning structures. Determine bottom-up target costs of REC (Reference Calculation). Responsible for maintaining detailed knowledge of parts in scope, related technologies, materials, and production processes. Participate in cost avoidance and reduction activities based on bottom-up cost calculation according to the global Cost Engineering methodology supported by available systems. Proactively assess gaps between prices, purchasing and engineering, and align next steps and track the progress to close cost gaps. Set up cost engineering strategies to achieve short, intermediary, and long term savings. Support Purchasing department in negotiations and directly discuss cost gaps with suppliers. Collaborate with Engineering department to promote designs and help to avoid costly product changes. Support the creation of cost targets with a bottom-up approach for product projects. Verify savings potentials by benchmarking complex powertrain parts. Engage in tear downs and cost driver analysis for internal and external parts. Represent CE Team in cross functional project team meetings and provide cost transparency for the project lead and cross functions.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or its equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in Automotive and/or heavy truck industry.
• Experience must include 3 years in a Cost Engineering role and 1 year of group leader, project lead, or mentoring experience. Must have experience with: manufacturing process optimization and Siemens calculation software for generating cost calculations.
• 10% domestic and international travel required.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting‑edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.