Seating Cost Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI, United States (On-site) Contract (7 months 28 days) Published 3 months ago CAD tools, OEM Systems Integration, stakeholder communication, Cross-Functional Coordination, Communication & analytical skills Key Responsibilities Develop and validate cost models for seating components and systems across multiple manufacturing processes. Analyze supplier quotes and manufacturing data to ensure cost competitiveness and accuracy. Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and supplier teams to identify cost-saving opportunities. Support sourcing decisions with detailed cost breakdowns and technical assessments. Lead cost benchmarking activities for seating commodities, including Foam Manufacturing and Seating Trim Materials (PVC, PU, Leather). Evaluate design changes and their impact on cost and manufacturability. Prepare and present cost reports and recommendations to internal stakeholders and OEM teams. Mandatory Skills Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in automotive seating engineering or cost estimation. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in seating systems. Proficiency in cost modeling tools and techniques. Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Experience working with OEM. Optional Skills Familiarity with global supplier base and cost structures. Knowledge of CAD tools and engineering drawings. Experience with cost engineering software (e.g., Costimator, aPriori). The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $39.30/hour - $61.40/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations. #J-18808-Ljbffr