The Cost Engineer develops direct material costs and tooling investments for "Thermal Systems" components using activity-based costing methodology while working from bill of materials, drawings and/or samples. Providing subject matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working and executive levels through all development phases. The CE must be curious, persistent, and innovative, and able to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate piece and tooling costs.

Design To Cost:

Provide Engineering with support during the vehicle development phase for target achievement (Design to Cost)Release cost engineering estimate by reference or through bottom-up analysis during development phase up to contract milestones

Sourcing:

SHOULD COST CALCULATION

through bottom-up approach for new & modified purchased components (variable & supplier tooling) to support Project Team business cases (Initiatives, Product Actions, Feasibility studies and others)Provide purchasing support during supplier negotiations through gap analysis of supplier's price breakdown detail

Serial Life:

Evaluate engineering changes to establish technical cost for the change and identify the cost drivers for variable and supplier toolingCollaborate component technical solution cost drivers with suppliers for variable cost & tooling

Commodity Champion:

Periodic Supplier visits to maintain & improve internal know-how of manufacturing processes & best practiceIdentify potential cost optimization opportunities and support company technical cost reduction activitiesProvide global component cost comparison analysis by working with the Project Cost Engineering communityDevelop the cost structure for component standardization plansIdentify opportunities from benchmarking, innovation technologies, best countries.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field A minimum of 2 years in the field (production, quality, cost estimation, process expertise) English speaking advanced or fluentThe candidate should have exposure to engineering or manufacturing processes related to automotive thermal systems, with a solid understanding of how products are designed, manufactured, assembled, and validated across different technologies.

Experience is expected in some (not necessarily all) of the product families and processes listed below, with the ability to understand process flows, cost drivers, technical constraints, and manufacturing logic.

Thermal System ProductsExperience with one or more of the following product families and their related manufacturing processes is highly valued:

Cooling SystemsCooling hosesHeat ExchangersRadiatorsCondensersATOCsPumpsThermal Management SystemsWater valvesCooling platesHVAC SystemsAir conditioning systemsHVAC modules front or rearBlowersCompressorsHeat pump systemsManifoldsValves;Sensors,Electronic and mechanical expansion valvesAC lines

Overall Expectation:

The candidate is not expected to be an expert in all listed products or processes, but should demonstrate:

Solid understanding of key manufacturing processes behind thermal system componentsAbility to connect product design, manufacturing sequence, and industrial constraints.

Technical curiosity and capability to work across multi-technology systems.

The Cost Engineer develops direct material costs and tooling investments for "Thermal Systems" components using activity-based costing methodology while working from bill of materials, drawings and/or samples. Providing subject matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working and executive levels through all development phases. The CE must be curious, persistent, and innovative, and able to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate piece and tooling costs.

Design To Cost:

Provide Engineering with support during the vehicle development phase for target achievement (Design to Cost)Release cost engineering estimate by reference or through bottom-up analysis during development phase up to contract milestones

Sourcing:

SHOULD COST CALCULATION

through bottom-up approach for new & modified purchased components (variable & supplier tooling) to support Project Team business cases (Initiatives, Product Actions, Feasibility studies and others)Provide purchasing support during supplier negotiations through gap analysis of supplier's price breakdown detail

Serial Life:

Evaluate engineering changes to establish technical cost for the change and identify the cost drivers for variable and supplier toolingCollaborate component technical solution cost drivers with suppliers for variable cost & tooling

Commodity Champion:

Periodic Supplier visits to maintain & improve internal know-how of manufacturing processes & best practiceIdentify potential cost optimization opportunities and support company technical cost reduction activitiesProvide global component cost comparison analysis by working with the Project Cost Engineering communityDevelop the cost structure for component standardization plansIdentify opportunities from benchmarking, innovation technologies, best countries.

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