Cost Analyst

Lifecycle Cost Efficiency AnalystJoin a team that shapes the financial DNA of every vehicle we build. As a Lifecycle Cost Efficiency Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in achieving and sustaining world-class material cost performance across the full lifecycle of a vehicle nameplate. Partnering closely with the Vehicle Program Director, Chief Program Engineer, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, you'll help ensure every dollar spent on our vehicles delivers maximum value to our customers and the company.The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in automotive product development, thrives in cross-functional team environments, and is comfortable navigating large, complex data sets to uncover actionable insights. A working knowledge of Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS) and Program Timing Deliverables is a strong plus, as is a natural drive to champion cost efficiency at every opportunity.ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Champion a strong Cost Culture across the organization, anchored in the three rules of efficient cost management: Don't Over Content (the vehicle), Don't Over Design (the content), and Don't Overpay (for the design)Leverage multiple data sources to identify and investigate Don't Over Content, Don't Over Design, and Don't Overpay opportunitiesPrepare for Cost Loop workshops by researching cost opportunities drawn from previously rejected ideas, competitive benchmarking, internal vehicle data, and cost estimatesLead Cost Loop workshops to build a bottom-up cost status by commodity for each control modelPartner with the "Team of Four" — Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Cost Estimating — to disposition material cost opportunities surfaced during Cost Loop workshopsDevelop ad-hoc What-If Cost Studies to inform strategic and tactical decision-makingRepresent the Material Cost Attribute at key program forums, including the Program Steering Team (PST), Chief Program Engineering Decision Forum (CPE DF), and Finance Program Activity Team (PAT)Collaborate with Global Total Cost's skill teams — Benchmarking & Cost Attack, Global Vendor Tooling, Global Cost Estimating, Material Cost Data Architecture, and Indirect Engineering — to drive resultsQualificationsYou'll have...Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or equivalent degree7+ years of experience in automotive product development (OEM, Tier 1 supplier, etc.)Prior experience managing the design, sourcing, or cost analysis of at least one of the following commodities: internal combustion engines, automatic & hybrid transmissions, electric motors, high voltage batteries, or electronic modulesEven better, you may have...Systems Engineering certification, Master of Science (MS), or Master of Business Administration (MBA)You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation timeThis position is a salary grade 5 to salary grade 8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.Job Identification 69602Job Category PD Operations and QualityPosting Date 09/02/2026, 08:14 PMDegree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalentJob Schedule Full timeLocations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)Preferred Degree Bachelor of Engineering