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Vehicle Cost Engineer

$43 per hour

Manpower Group Inc.

Our client, an industry leader in automotive manufacturing, is seeking a Vehicle Cost Engineer (VCE) to join their team. As a Vehicle Cost Engineer (VCE), you will be part of the Vehicle Development Department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Vehicle Cost Engineer (VCE)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Pay Range: Pay will be up to $43/hour (dependent on experience)

What's the Job?

  • Manage the process of developing and reaching consensus on vehicle-level cost targets for technical cost and investment.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support vehicle program business case development at the program level.

  • Assimilate large amounts of component cost data from System Cost Engineers and condense this data for vehicle-level reporting to upper management.

  • Oversee the overall cost roll-up timeline and ensure timely delivery of cost reports.

  • Work closely with the vehicle Model Responsible to manage the vehicle checkbook, including component costs and investments, throughout the lifecycle of the program.

What's Needed?

  • Strong process thinking and change management skills.

  • Experience in managing large datasets and synthesizing data for reporting purposes.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.

  • Ability to resolve conflicts and lead process improvements.

  • Knowledge of vehicle development processes and cost management principles.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work on innovative vehicle programs within a dynamic organization.

  • Engagement with a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

  • Chance to develop your skills in cost management and cross-functional leadership.

  • Competitive pay rate aligned with industry standards.

  • Potential for career growth within a global organization.

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

  • Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan

  • Health Savings Account

  • Health Flexible Spending Account

  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Business Travel Insurance

  • 401(k), Plus Match

  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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