Senior Cost Engineer: Automotive Cost Analysis & Special Studies

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to develop and validate ground-up material cost estimates, focusing on piece price and tooling costs. You will collaborate with product engineering, purchasing, and supply chain teams across multiple global partners to shape cost strategies for future propulsion systems and vehicles.

The role requires independent judgment, mentoring of junior analysts, and leading cost forums and dashboards to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant experience in automotive cost estimating, automotive manufacturing, automotive product design/engineering, or automotive purchasing.
• Demonstrated leader in driving cost-focused cross-functional discussions with peers and at higher levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; substantial cost estimating experience.
• Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA), Technical Management, or Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, organize, and understand large amounts of data across programs and translate into clear, actionable insights.
• Partner with GPSC purchasing to provide fair, competitive component costs and support negotiations.
• Lead cross-functional cost forums and cost reviews; align Engineering, GPSC, PD Finance, and Program teams on cost assumptions and recommendations.
• Mentor and coach less experienced cost engineers, review estimates and PIM updates, and support their development.

Skills

Data analysis

Cost estimation

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

MBA (plus)

Tools

GMCO$T

VisMockup

FTI

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to develop and validate ground-up material cost estimates, focusing on piece price and tooling costs. You will collaborate with product engineering, purchasing, and supply chain teams across multiple global partners to shape cost strategies for future propulsion systems and vehicles.

The role requires independent judgment, mentoring of junior analysts, and leading cost forums and dashboards to improve efficiency.