Cost Engineer

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren GM Global Technical Center three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

Cost Engineer with strong analytical skills and a passion for innovation. This position is part of the PPCO Infotainment PSDS Cost team that play a valuable role within the PSDS team.

A Cost Engineer is responsible for building detailed cost estimates for both hardware and software systems capturing material tooling and engineering development efforts. They will collaborate closely with engineering purchasing program management and global teams to identify cost improvement opportunities and help guide strategic decisions that align technology with business goals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fastpaced environments enjoys solving complex problems and wants to contribute to shaping the future of automotive safety and autonomy. They will gain handson experience with nextgeneration automotive technologies while working alongside leading experts in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop groundup cost models accounting for materials purchased components labor investment tooling and SG&A and profit to estimate true component cost.

• Analyze data to identify key cost drivers and technology trends in ADAS and use those insights to support longterm supplier sourcing strategies.

• Work with Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) teams to create factbased cost positions that improve supplier negotiations.

• Apply engineering and manufacturing process knowledge to ensure cost estimates reflect current economics supporting program targets from development through launch.

• Support DesigntoCost and DesignFirst efforts identifying costeffective engineering tradeoffs early in the product development cycle.

• Visit supplier facilities when needed to evaluate manufacturing efficiency and verify supplier Request for Quote (RFQ) submissions.

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

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• 2 years of experience in cost estimating manufacturing product design engineering automotive purchasing or related

• Analytical ability to solve problems that are unique and sometimes complex.

• Ability to use data driven analysis to identify solutions and establish next steps to assigned projects.

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

• Demonstrated ability to use all Microsoft Office software and show an expertise in MS Excel.

• Must be willing to travel 20 Domestically Internationally

• Ability to learn Internal GM Cost Estimating Software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in finance engineering economics business administration or a related field of study

• Automotive OEM or Tier One supplier experience in engineering or launch support preferred.

• Advanced degree.

• Strong project management and multitasking capabilities with a high degree of autonomy.

• Demonstrated experience navigating ambiguity and delivering cost clarity in rapidly evolving tech spaces.

• Ability to lead without authority and influence crossfunctional stakeholders.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATIONRELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g. H1B TN STEM OPT etc. NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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