Cost Engineering Analyst III Cost Engineering Analyst III remote type

Hybrid

locations

Detroit, MI US

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

time left to apply

End Date:

October 10, 2026 (9 days left to apply)

job requisition id

DT-19686

Inside the Role This position is responsible for leading cost planning structures. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers an annual salary of $144,419.00. Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DDC Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks a Cost Engineering Analyst III based out of our office in Detroit, Michigan 48239. Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address. Note, this position requires up to 10% domestic and international travel per year. This position will lead cost planning structures. Determine bottom-up target costs of REC (Reference Calculation). Responsible for maintaining detailed knowledge of parts in scope, related technologies, materials, and production processes. Participate in cost avoidance and reduction activities based on bottom-up cost calculation according to the global Cost Engineering methodology supported by available systems. Proactively assess gaps between prices, purchasing and engineering, and align next steps and track the progress to close cost gaps. Set up cost engineering strategies to achieve short, intermediary, and long term savings. Support Purchasing department in negotiations and directly discuss cost gaps with suppliers. Collaborate with Engineering department to promote designs and help to avoid costly product changes. Support the creation of cost targets with a bottom-up approach for product projects. Verify savings potentials by benchmarking complex powertrain parts. Engage in tear downs and cost driver analysis for internal and external parts. Represent CE Team in cross functional project team meetings and provide cost transparency for the project lead and cross functions. Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or its equivalent.

10 years of experience in Automotive and/or heavy truck industry.

Experience must include 3 years in a Cost Engineering role and 1 year of group leader, project lead, or mentoring experience.

Must have experience with:

manufacturing process optimization and Siemens calculation software for generating cost calculations.

10% domestic and international travel required. #LI-DNI Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.