Cost Performance Lead – Vehicle Projects

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn, AL is seeking a Project Cost Performance Specialist to consolidate forecasted Total Production Cost (TPC) and support projects to achieve target costs across the vehicle program.

The role requires 5+ years in cost engineering or finance within automotive environments, with strong data analysis and MS Office skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and present to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Accounting/Finance/Business.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Powertrain/Vehicle cost experience and finance concepts.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present to management.
• Familiar with automotive tech and production processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with IT systems: WebCN C2PC, Fastcar, Product Cost Study, Qlik.

Responsibilities

• Forecast Total Production Cost Consolidation (TPC) from intention milestone to SOP, including alignment with Mass Production
• Ensure consistency of the TPC according to the evolution of the project
• TPC assessment during the advance phase based on preliminary inputs (VBOM, scope sheet, etc.)
• Total Production Cost and VT comparison. Cross-pollinate data from other projects (recovery plan, comparisons…)
• Entry Point into CTPC for Projects
• Serial life TPC tracking based on IT databases and TPC future evolution trajectories based on standard inputs (RM trend, FX rate costing, commercial efficiency, etc.)
• Design to Cost Process from early Advanced phase until TKOM (Tooling Kick Off Milestone)
• Conduct recurrent stakeholders’ meetings to monitor and support decisions
• Ensure the Design to Cost process for Projects is well implemented in advanced phase and development
• Support Idea Generation on cost savings based on deep knowledge on vehicle and markets
• Support TPC target development with a TPC target view based on BiC competitors adapted to the context of the project
• Set and promote aBIC target approach
• Support ECAP’s Vehicle Target setting by 5ths, and bring information to appropriate stakeholders to provoke action
• Compass and challenge Projects for converging TPC and VT, involving all stakeholders
• Guarantee compliance with Profitability team and accounting standard of management
• Support financial assessments led by the ECAP team for Eco Advice
• Aligning, formalizing and implementing TPC/VT methodologies and rules

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Cost analysis

Data analysis

MS Office

Vehicle cost experience

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

WebCN C2PC

Fastcar

Product Cost Study

Qlik

Job description

Stellantis in Auburn, AL is seeking a Project Cost Performance Specialist to consolidate forecasted Total Production Cost (TPC) and support projects to achieve target costs across the vehicle program.

The role requires 5+ years in cost engineering or finance within automotive environments, with strong data analysis and MS Office skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and present to management.