Vehicle Cost Engineer

Manpower Engineering; Auburn Hills (MI); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Vehicle Cost Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to join the Cost Engineering Department.

You will support cross-functional teams including Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Supplier Management with cost analysis and should-cost studies for vehicle components. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years in automotive cost engineering, tooling, or product engineering, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop component and tooling cost estimates using activity-based costing.
• Create should-cost models for propulsion and ICE engine components.
• Analyze BOMs, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Support supplier negotiations with cost breakdowns and gap analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers to meet cost goals.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturing company, is seeking a Vehicle Cost Engineerto join their team. As a Vehicle Cost Engineer, you will be part of the Cost Engineering Department supporting cross-functional teams including Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Supplier Management. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent collaboration abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Vehicle Cost Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Pay Range: $43/hr

What's the Job?

• Develop component and tooling cost estimates using activity-based costing methodologies.
• Create detailed should-cost models for propulsion and ICE engine components.
• Analyze BOMs, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Support supplier negotiations through cost breakdown and gap analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers to achieve design-to-cost objectives.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive, manufacturing, cost engineering, tooling, or product engineering.
• Experience with ICE engine components including engine blocks, cylinder heads, oil pans, and casting processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, assembly flow, BOMs, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong communication skills.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with a global automotive industry leader.
• Exposure to advanced vehicle propulsion and cost engineering programs.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional and global teams.
• Professional growth within automotive manufacturing and engineering.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and paid holidays.