Lifecycle Cost Optimization Analyst

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MI, MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Cost Leader in Dearborn to champion cost culture and lead bottom-up cost status by commodity. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Cost Estimating to drive cost efficiencies across engine/transmission/motor/battery modules and conduct What-If studies for strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in automotive product development, a BS degree, and advanced certifications. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent; 7+ years in automotive product development (OEM/Tier 1).
• Experience managing design/sourcing/cost analysis of engines, transmissions, motors, batteries, or modules.
• Systems Engineering Certification, MS or MBA may be advantageous.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Champion cost culture across the organization and drive cost-improvement initiatives.
• Leverage multiple data sources to identify cost-efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare for Cost Loop workshops by researching opportunities from prior ideas and benchmarking.
• Lead Cost Loop workshops to build bottom-up cost status by commodity per control model.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Cost Estimating to disposition material cost opportunities.
• Develop ad-hoc What-If Cost Studies for strategic and tactical decisions.
• Represent Material Cost at key program forums (PST, CPE DF, Finance PAT).
• Coordinate with Global Total Cost teams (Benchmarking, Cost Attack, Vendor Tooling, Cost Estimating, Material Cost Data Architecture, Indirect Engineering).

Skills

Cost Management

Cost Analysis

Automotive Product Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Education

BS degree or equivalent

Systems Engineering Certification

MS

MBA

Tools

Global Vendor Tooling

Material Cost Data Architecture

Cost Estimating

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Cost Leader in Dearborn to champion cost culture and lead bottom-up cost status by commodity. You will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Cost Estimating to drive cost efficiencies across engine/transmission/motor/battery modules and conduct What-If studies for strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in automotive product development, a BS degree, and advanced certifications. U.S.