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Lear Corporation
Cost Engineer/Senior Cost Engineer
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An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$73,828 / year median in Michigan
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Cost Engineer/Senior Cost Engineer Lear Corporation United States, Michigan, Southfield 21557 Telegraph Rd (Show on map) Aug 11, 2026 Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you. We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. Are you ready for a better career? A better future? We're Lear For You. Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you. A path to a better career. A better future. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies. They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together. Are you ready for a better career? A better future? Job Description The Cost Engineer/Analyst North America is a critical role in the global cost engineering organization which will provide support to global purchasing , sales and finance teams. The cost engineer will develop cost models for automotive components for multiple commodities ranging from plastics, metals, tubes, electrical components utilizing activity-based cost accounting principles and assist purchasing in sourcing negotiations based on factual data.
Requires limited supervision and a thorough knowledge of activity based clean sheet costing in the automotiveindustry. Any cost engineering experience in the automotive OEMs or TIER 1s is a big plus. Your Qualifications 0-5 years of cost modeling, cost engineering and/or purchasing experience with a working knowledge of activity-based costing principles Bachelor's degree in Engineering required Understanding of activity-based costing principles in manufacturing Ability to analyze production steps and costs in supplier manufacturing facilities Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, wiring, excrusions, and clips Ability to work in a cross functional environment including purchasing, engineering, finance, and sales Ability to explain gaps between should costs and supplier pricing based on factual data High level of independent judgment, intiative, creativity, and managing multiple projects Problem solving and analytical thinking Priority setting and time management Action oriented/produces results Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required to communicate with a global team in a timely manner. Bonus if you have BA/BS engineering degree preferred MBA or Masters in engineering field preferred Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly. Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Requires limited supervision and a thorough knowledge of activity based clean sheet costing in the automotiveindustry. Any cost engineering experience in the automotive OEMs or TIER 1s is a big plus. Your Qualifications 0-5 years of cost modeling, cost engineering and/or purchasing experience with a working knowledge of activity-based costing principles Bachelor's degree in Engineering required Understanding of activity-based costing principles in manufacturing Ability to analyze production steps and costs in supplier manufacturing facilities Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, wiring, excrusions, and clips Ability to work in a cross functional environment including purchasing, engineering, finance, and sales Ability to explain gaps between should costs and supplier pricing based on factual data High level of independent judgment, intiative, creativity, and managing multiple projects Problem solving and analytical thinking Priority setting and time management Action oriented/produces results Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required to communicate with a global team in a timely manner. Bonus if you have BA/BS engineering degree preferred MBA or Masters in engineering field preferred Equal Opportunity Employer Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly. Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.