Production Engineer (Ref. L-2616)

Alten Technology USA; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, a leading engineering partner, seeks a cost engineer to review mechanical part designs using CATIA and drive cost efficiency across vehicle programs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Industrial/Production/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering with 12 months of experience. 40 hr/wk with relocation to client sites across the U.S. may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Production/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering with 12 months experience.
• Review designs with CATIA to evaluate manufacturing feasibility and cost efficiency.
• Develop cost plans, conduct should-cost analyses, and track KPIs.
• Relocation may be required to support clients nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost plans for vehicle programs including material, tooling, and manufacturing costs.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses of components, systems, and processes.
• Benchmark supplier pricing with should-cost analyses and monitor cost trends.
• Prepare cost forecasts and budget proposals through the product lifecycle.

Skills

Cost analysis

KPI development

Process optimization

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA CAD

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer visa sponsorship*

Utilize CATIA CAD software to review mechanical part designs and systems to evaluate manufacturing feasibility and cost efficiency. Collaborate with product engineering teams to ensure cost‑effective solutions. Work closely with manufacturing teams to evaluate and improve production workflows, equipment utilization, and process efficiency. Partner with manufacturing teams to analyze production processes. Support value analysis/value engineering initiatives. Support continuous improvement of cost planning processes, manufacturing and operational efficiency. Stay informed on industry best practices, manufacturing technologies, and cost optimization strategies. Develop and maintain comprehensive cost plans for new and existing vehicle programs, including material, tooling, manufacturing, and engineering costs. Conduct detailed cost analysis of components, systems, and manufacturing process. Conduct “should‑cost” analyses to benchmark supplier pricing. Develop and track KPIs. Monitor cost trends and provide actionable insights to ensure alignment with financial targets. Prepare and present cost forecasts and budget proposals throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with twelve (12) months experience. 40 hr/wk, $95,534/yr. Relocation to various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. may be required. The purpose of relocation would be to work with clients on projects.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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