Cost Engineer –Engine & Propulsion system

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$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self‑motivated Cost Engineer – Engine & Propulsion system to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Position Type: Full Time with HCLTech

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

• Work experience in manufacturing and costing field
• Solid technical knowledge in iron & aluminum casting, forging, machining, turning, grinding, stamping, welding process and final assembly
• Knowledge of forming tools and fixtures and their related costs

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or manufacturing from ABET accredited university and experience in manufacturing processes in combination with relevant experience in developing EDD, variable and/or tooling costs for automotive components.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in manufacturing or costing.
• Solid technical knowledge in iron & aluminum casting, forging, machining, turning, grinding, stamping, welding process and final assembly.
• Good level of proficiency in English
• Ability to transform manufacturing processes into specific costs,
• Basic knowledge of forming tools and fixtures and their related costs
• Activity‑based costing experience and experience in cost model development.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously.
• Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Design to cost ability for new components

• The Cost Engineer will be responsible for developing technical variable and tooling costs for Engine and adapted Engine components and systems using activity‑based costing methodologies while working from BOM (Bill of Materials), drawings and/or samples. The selected candidate provides subject matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working levels and to executive leadership through all development phases. The Engineer must be curious, persistent and innovative.
  
  The Engineer must have the ability to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate EDD (Engineering Design & Development). Additionally, the Engineer needs to be able to interact with the team in Design to Cost initiatives and benchmarking. Piece cost and tooling cost. The selected candidate must understand the elements of piece cost and investment for various manufacturing processes typical to produce assigned driveline commodities.

• Interpersonal skills

• Advanced Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or Business.
• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.

• Required Automotive industry experience.
• Automotive cost reduction/Should cost experience.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics.

Pay Range Minimum: $35.00 per hour

Pay Range Maximum: $45.00 per hour

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to  for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee…