Vehicle Cost Engineer — Design-to-Cost in Auto Tech

Manpower Engineering; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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.