Cost Engineering Manager

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking a Cost Engineering Manager in a hybrid role (4 days in office). A Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA preferred. You will lead a team of 3-7 engineers, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and improve profitability across parts and commodities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in management, and strong financial acumen, with familiarity in estimating software. Collaboration across functions is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience, including at least 2 years in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
• Understanding of vehicle commodities, costs, cost elements, and part manufacturing processes; strong financial acumen.
• Familiarity with estimating software or programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department Performance including hiring, developing, training, and engaging a team of approximately 3-7 engineers.
• Develop staff to be subject matter experts for their respective commodities.
• Set the vision and initiatives to improve vehicle profitability through part or commodity activities.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and support their implementation.
• Communicate status to Executives, customers and peers with clear reporting.

Skills

Cost engineering

Leadership

Financial acumen

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Finance

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office)

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us

We are currently looking for a Cost Engineering Manager to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and lead a team of high-performing individuals.

A Day in the Life

• The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.
• Department Performance including hiring, developing, training, and engaging a team of approximately 3-7 engineers.
• Develop staff to be subject matter experts for their respective commodities.
• Set the vision and initiatives to improve vehicle profitability through part or commodity activities.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and support their implementation through a variety of activities.
• Effectively represent the NCO department through a deep focus on the needs of the customer through ongoing communication, clarification of expectations, strong collaboration, and development of SMART objectives.
• This will require timely, accurate, transparent, and detailed (yet simplified) reporting to communicate an objective’s status to Executives, customers and peers.
• Challenge and support established budgets for Purchased Parts and Vendor Tooling of New Model Car Programs (Minor Model and Full Model Change) in the Americas region during the product development phase and past start of production.
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement within the country, NAFTA region and globally by creating and/or leading cross-functional or intra-departmental projects.

Who We’re Looking for

• Required: 5+ years of direct experience, which should include a minimum of 2 years in a management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• Understanding of vehicle commodities, their costs, each cost element, and part manufacturing processes, plus a strong financial acumen.
• Desired: MBA or other advanced degrees strongly preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in seating and/or soft trim components and/or cockpit module.
• 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing process such as plastic injection, steel stamping, die casting, painting, chrome plating.
• Familiarity with estimating software or programming skills.
• Previous experience in a costing department from a supplier and/or OeM.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to senior executive audiences.
• Ability to work across functions/countries while influencing the business for long-term strategies.
• Strong analytical aptitude and data-driven problem-solving abilities.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you\'ll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide. Built for Your Best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base. Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included. Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products. Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.