Lifecycle Cost Efficiency Analyst

Champion a strong Cost Culture across the organization, anchored in the three rules of efficient cost management: Don't Over Content, Don't Over Design, and Don't Overpay Leverage multiple data sources to identify and investigate cost-efficiency opportunities Prepare for Cost Loop workshops by researching cost opportunities from previously rejected ideas, competitive benchmarking, internal vehicle data, and cost estimates Lead Cost Loop workshops to build a bottom-up cost status by commodity for each control model Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Cost Estimating to disposition material cost opportunities Develop ad-hoc What-If Cost Studies to inform strategic and tactical decision-making Represent the Material Cost Attribute at key program forums, including PST, CPE DF, and Finance PAT Collaborate with Global Total Cost skill teams, including Benchmarking & Cost Attack, Global Vendor Tooling, Global Cost Estimating, Material Cost Data Architecture, and Indirect Engineering Requirements Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or equivalent degree 7+ 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 modules Systems Engineering certification, Master of Science (MS), or Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be advantageous Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Visa sponsorship is not available Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in cost management and analysis within the automotive industry, leveraging data-driven insights to identify cost-efficiency opportunities and inform strategic decision-making. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to drive cost initiatives and optimize material costs. Highest-signal resume keywords Cost Management Cost Analysis Automotive Product Development Systems Engineering Certification Cross-Functional Collaboration ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Cost Efficiency Analysis Cost Loop Workshops What-If Cost Studies Benchmarking Cost Estimating Material Cost Analysis Data Research Commodity Management Competitive Benchmarking Cost Disposition Soft Skills Leadership Collaboration Communication Certifications & Qualifications Systems Engineering Certification Master of Science (MS) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Industry Keywords Automotive OEM Tier 1 Supplier Internal Combustion Engines Automatic Transmissions Hybrid Transmissions Electric Motors High Voltage Batteries Electronic Modules Tools & Technologies Global Vendor Tooling Material Cost Data Architecture #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor