Senior Cost Engineer

Description

Hybrid This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Cole Engineering Center Tower, Warren MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]

The Cost Engineer is responsible to create, analyze and validate component material costs and targets. The cost engineer will be responsible for generating ground-up / detailed material cost estimates that encompass both piece price estimations and production tooling estimations. Collaboration with key internal cross functional peers is essential; the selected candidate will have a working relationship with the product engineering team, the purchasing and supply chain team, the vehicle program team, our global joint venture partners in China, and to an extent the external component supply base.

This role involves a high level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the management of multiple estimates that focus specifically on identifying accurate cost estimates as well as proposed cost reductions. The cost engineer will have exposure to the next generation of automotive vehicles while working with leading edge automotive experts and technologies.

Responsibilities

The candidate should be able to analyze, organize, and understand large amount of data.

Comprehensive manufacturing process knowledge is required. An understanding of regional difference in manufacturing processes / assumptions is helpful.

Be an active partner with the internal GPSC purchasing team – aid in providing a fair yet competitive component cost for GM.

Occasional domestic travel to supplier facilities for enhanced costing collaboration and support of the specific engineering / purchasing team.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree

5 years of experience in cost estimating, manufacturing, product design, engineering, automotive purchasing or related

Proficiency in IT systems or advanced Excel skills.

Experience with spreadsheets, estimating pricing models, or cost management tools

Demonstrated ability to add value and optimize costs.

Knowledge of various manufacturing/automotive processes and components, with the ability to evaluate and analyze associated costs.

Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and complexity

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with global team members and cross-functional peers.

Ability to use or learn GMCO$T (internal GM cost estimating software).

Ability to travel 15-20% of the time domestically and internationally.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Master's degree in Technical Management or Engineering is a plus.

Experience in manufacturing, product design / engineering, or purchasing.

Experience at automotive OEM’s or other product manufacturing.

A desire to learn details of automotive components, manufacturing, and financial cost drivers.

Ability to gather insights from data .

Experience estimating propulsion parts, forging, casting, machining, as well as experience with estimating painted and chromed plastics

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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