Cost Engineer

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in automotive product development or VAVE/cost engineering.

• Strong understanding of automotive systems: Underbody and exhaust parts. Excellent knowledh of sheet metal part design

• Experience with manufacturing processes (Stamping , welding, part assembly).

• Knowledge of cost breakdown and should-cost analysis.

• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX) and PLM systems.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

• Familiarity with Ford systems and processes (GPDS, WERS, AIMS).

• Strong supplier collaboration and negotiation skills.

• Experience in teardown benchmarking and cost workshops.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

• Cost optimization mindset

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Communication and stakeholder management

• Underbody parts design

• Experience with manufacturing processes stamping welding

• Knowledge of cost breakdown and should-cost analysis.