Strategic Auto Purchasing & Cost Optimization Lead

Brose Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

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Job summary

Brose Group, a family-owned global automot ive supplier, seeks a Cost Engineer to drive cost optimization across new programs. You will work with Engineering, Product Development, and Suppliers to evaluate designs, materials, and processes, identifying design-to-cost opportunities before design freeze.

Demonstrated experience in cost engineering and should-cost modeling is required, with strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills to support purchasing decisions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with applied experience in automotive product development preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant automotive industry experience, ideally with a Tier 1 supplier.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop should-cost estimates, cost breakdowns, and benchmarks across materials, tooling, labor, and manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and technologies for cost-competitive solutions.
• Provide preliminary cost estimates and supplier input during quotation and concept development phases.

Skills

Should-cost modeling

Cost engineering

Cost breakdown analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Brose Group, a family-owned global automot ive supplier, seeks a Cost Engineer to drive cost optimization across new programs. You will work with Engineering, Product Development, and Suppliers to evaluate designs, materials, and processes, identifying design-to-cost opportunities before design freeze.

Demonstrated experience in cost engineering and should-cost modeling is required, with strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills to support purchasing decisions in a fast-paced