Senior Cost Engineer, Automotive Cost & Tooling

General Motors Company; Michigan; Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors Company seeks a Senior Cost Engineer to lead ground-up material cost estimates and drive cost reduction initiatives across GM programs. You will work with product engineering, purchasing, and supply chain teams, collaborating with global partners to shape cost strategies for next-gen vehicles and propulsion systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage multiple complex estimates, and develop scalable cost models and tools to standardize costing practices across platforms.

Formación

• Experience in financial evaluation of technical concepts and understanding of production processes in automotive manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with autonomy and complexity across programs/regions.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cost strategy with data-driven storytelling.
• Strong communication skills to tailor messages for senior audiences and decision forums.
• Experience with cost model development, analytics, or standardized processes adopted by teams.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze large data sets across programs and translate into actionable cost insights.
• Collaborate with GPSC, PD Finance, and engineering teams to prepare analytic bases for negotiations.
• Lead cross-functional cost forums and cost reviews (DCR/DCTA) and support sourcing decisions.
• Mentor junior cost engineers and analysts in estimates and updates.
• Develop and improve core CCMs, standards, and analytics tools for designated commodities.
• Design dashboards and templates to improve consistency and efficiency across PPCO.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Cost estimation

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Storytelling

Autonomy

Herramientas

MS Excel

GMCO$T

VisMockup

FTI

Descripción del empleo

General Motors Company seeks a Senior Cost Engineer to lead ground-up material cost estimates and drive cost reduction initiatives across GM programs. You will work with product engineering, purchasing, and supply chain teams, collaborating with global partners to shape cost strategies for next-gen vehicles and propulsion systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage multiple complex estimates, and develop scalable cost models and tools to standardize costing practices across platforms.