Senior Costing Engineer – Tooling & Global Manufacturing

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off and 14 holidays

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year

Job summary

Munro & Associates in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Principal Costing Engineer with deep expertise in tooling cost estimation, manufacturing economics, and cost modelling to develop robust cost assessments for clients and leadership.

You will analyze cost structures, identify drivers, benchmark competitiveness, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing cost engineering, cost estimation, should-cost analysis, or a closely related technical discipline; 20+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in tooling cost estimation, including tooling design, construction, materials, fabrication methods, manufacturing complexity, and lifecycle costs.
• Extensive understanding of manufacturing processes, production economics, and the relationship between engineering decisions and total cost.
• Proven experience developing, validating, and presenting detailed cost models, benchmarks, and independent cost assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate global cost competitiveness and assess the financial and operational implications of geopolitical developments, tariffs, trade restrictions, and regional manufacturing strategies.
• Experience working in a consulting, engineering, manufacturing, or strategic cost-analysis environment.
• Proficiency with cost-estimation methodologies, analytical tools, and relevant software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research capabilities, with the ability to challenge assumptions and develop data-driven conclusions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical and financial information to clients and executive leadership.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements, research, and project requirements.
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off and 14 company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Collaborative, hands-on engineering environment
• Exposure to diverse projects, industries, and technical challenges
• Opportunity to solve practical engineering and manufacturing challenges

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates and cost models for tooling, manufacturing processes, equipment, and related production requirements.
• Evaluate tooling costs, including design considerations, materials, fabrication methods, manufacturing complexity, production volumes, and supplier economics.
• Analyze product and manufacturing cost structures to identify key cost drivers, cost-reduction opportunities, and potential inefficiencies.
• Assess Munro & Associates' cost position and competitiveness relative to industry benchmarks, suppliers, manufacturing regions, and global market conditions.
• Evaluate the impact of geopolitical developments, tariffs, trade restrictions, labor markets, supply chain disruptions, and regional manufacturing strategies on cost and sourcing decisions.
• Conduct independent research and analysis to validate cost assumptions, compare manufacturing alternatives, and develop accurate, defensible cost estimates.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost accuracy, estimation methodologies, and overall cost transparency.
• Translate complex technical, financial, and economic information into clear, actionable recommendations for clients, internal stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Present findings and recommendations confidently to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and consulting teams to support cost assessments and strategic business decisions.
• Monitor emerging manufacturing technologies, material pricing, tooling methods, and global economic trends that may affect cost competitiveness.
• Demonstrate Munro & Associates' core values of Integrity, Competency, and Collaboration.

Skills

Tooling cost estimation

Cost modeling

Manufacturing economics

Cost estimation

Cost benchmarking

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Job description

Munro & Associates in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Principal Costing Engineer with deep expertise in tooling cost estimation, manufacturing economics, and cost modelling to develop robust cost assessments for clients and leadership.

You will analyze cost structures, identify drivers, benchmark competitiveness, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing teams.