About the role
Propulsion- Transmission & Driveline
Cost Engineering (CE) Analyst Job Qualifications and Description for Transmission & Driveline
Basic Qualifications:
● Bachelor in Manufacturing/Engineering from ABET accredited university and experience
in design, release or processing role or other credentials in combination with relevant
experience in developing EDD, variable and/or tooling costs for automotive components.
● Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously.
● Solid leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
● Basic manufacturing knowledge is required.
● High level of proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
● 10 years of plant manufacturing experience.
● Associate degree in Accounting
● Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
● Activity based costing experience or experience in cost model development.
● Specific costs and manufacturing knowledge for Transmission, Engine and
Driveline components. Associated forming tools & fixture knowledge is a plus
Job Description:
The Cost Engineer will be responsible to develop technical variable and tooling costs for
Driveline components and systems using activity-based costing methodologies while working
from BOM (Bill of Materials), drawings and/or samples. The selected candidate provides subject
matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working levels and to executive
leadership through all development phases. The Engineer must be curious, persistent and
innovative. The Engineer must have the ability to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement
on appropriate cost. Additionally, the Engineer needs to be able to interact with the team in
Design to Cost initiatives and benchmarking. piece cost and tooling cost. The selected
candidate must have an understanding of the elements of piece cost and investment for various
manufacturing processes typical for the production of assigned Driveline commodities.
Ideal working hours 7am-3:30pm (Detroit time)