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2016946

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Program & Project Management Position Type:

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Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills 48326 ,

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April 24, 2026

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You are being redirected Once you are on the page, please click the refer button Job Overview Qualifications Benefits Job Overview Advanced Cost Engineering & Value Optimization Lead supports vehicle programs by driving cost optimized design decisions from early concept through hardware and software readiness. This role partners closely with Advanced Design Engineering, Product Development, and Cost Engineering to embed Design to Cost and Value Engineering principles directly into vehicle architecture, system design, and component development. Operating within the Cost Engineering & Total Production Cost organization, the specialist ensures that cost targets, functional value, and design intent are aligned early, enabling competitive vehicles without sacrificing performance, quality, or customer value. Key Responsibilities Design to Cost & Value Engineering Leadership Lead Design to Cost and Value Engineering activities from early Advanced phases through Tooling KickOff (TKOM), ensuring cost is treated as a design parameter, not a post design constraint. Identify high‑impact commodities, systems, and architectures for Value Engineering loops (Loop 1 & Loop 2), focusing on functional optimization, design simplification, and material/process efficiency. Facilitate cross-functional Design to Cost workshops that generate actionable design changes tied to function, performance, manufacturability, and supplier capability. Drive Value Analysis activities, challenging over‑design, redundancy, and cost drivers while preserving customer‑relevant features. Design Convergence & Technical Collaboration Partner with Advanced Project Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Suppliers to translate Value Engineering proposals into feasible design solutions. Actively challenge designs to improve cost‑to‑function ratios, including architecture choices, part integration, material selection, tooling strategy, and manufacturing processes. Support design convergence by ensuring cost‑driven trade studies and alternatives are evaluated early and documented for leadership decision‑making. Cost Targeting & Benchmark‑Driven Design Support development of Total Production Cost (TPC) targets based on competitive benchmarking, reference vehicles, and "Best in Class" architectures. Translate competitive benchmarks into clear, component level and system level cost guidance for engineering teams. Promote a value based benchmarking mindset, focusing on how competitors achieve similar or better functionality at lower cost. Program Economics & Decision Support Collaborate with the Project Economics Manager to: Monitor Design to Cost savings and track Value Engineering implementation. Provide cost based insights for Chief Vehicle Engineer arbitration and major design decisions. Support project convergence on vehicle TPC and vendor tooling investments. Bring structured cost and value insights to stakeholders to provoke early action and informed design trade‑offs.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related education field (Degrees in Accounting, Finance, or Business considered with strong engineering exposure) A minimum of 8 years of experience in the automotive industry, advanced manufacturing or related industries Strong understanding of automotive systems, vehicle architectures, and production processes Proven ability to lead cross‑functional, technical discussions and influence design outcomes Data driven mindset with strong analytical skills and attention to detail Advanced proficiency in

Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Word Preferred Qualifcations:

Direct experience in Design to Cost, Value Engineering, and Value Analysis Experience linking functional requirements to cost drivers Background in vehicle cost, product engineering, or manufacturing engineering Ability to synthesize complex technical and cost data into clear recommendations for leadership Benefits Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends. EOE/Disability/Veteran At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. Our benefits reflects the

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