Project Cost Performance Specialist - Powertrain

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

Overview

Project Cost Performance Specialist: Consolidating the forecasted total production cost while informing, challenging, and supporting projects in achieving their TPC.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Accounting/Finance/Business
• A minimum of 5 years of relative professional experience
• Powertrain/Vehicle Cost Experience, familiarity with finance concepts
• Must be well-organized, well versed in establishing priorities, and able to support other organization needs and requirements
• Must be able to lead cross-functional teams and present ideas/concepts to various levels of management
• Familiar with Automotive technology and production processes
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word)
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large volume sets with a high degree of accuracy
• Must have familiarity with workflows, spreadsheets and IT systems: WebCN C2PC, Fastcar, Product Cost Study, Qlik

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forecasting/Budgeting experience