Create, analyze, and validate component material costs
Generate ground-up material cost estimates
Piece price and production tooling estimations
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The Senior Cost Engineer position at GM involves creating and analyzing detailed material cost estimates and collaborating with cross-functional teams in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in automotive cost estimating and manufacturing processes, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
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Job Summary
The Senior Cost Engineer is responsible for generating ground-up / detailed material cost estimates that encompass both piece price estimations and production tooling estimations.
This role involves a high level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the management of multiple estimates that focus specifically on identifying accurate cost estimates as well as proposed cost reductions.
The Senior Cost Engineer is a recognized subject-matter expert who leads complex cross-functional cost initiatives, influences senior stakeholders, and mentors more junior team members.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Senior Cost Engineer position at GM involves creating and analyzing detailed material cost estimates and collaborating with cross-functional teams in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in automotive cost estimating and manufacturing processes, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Create, analyze, and validate component material costs
Generate ground-up material cost estimates
Piece price and production tooling estimations
Collaborate with cross-functional peers
Independent judgment and initiative
Manage multiple estimates
Identify cost estimates and reductions
Nice-to-have
Exposure to next-gen automotive vehicles
Work with leading-edge automotive experts
Shape cost strategies for evolving business
Key Requirements
At least 3 years relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related
Experience in financial evaluation of technical concepts
Comprehensive understanding of production processes