Cost Engineer

• Create, analyze and validate component material costs and targets.
• Generate detailed material cost estimates that encompass both piece price estimations and production tooling estimations.
• Collaborate with key internal cross functional peers.
• Manage multiple estimates within a defined commodity / program scope.
• Identify accurate cost estimates and proposed cost reductions.
• Develop and maintain GMCO$T cost models and documentation for assigned content.

• 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, product design / engineering, or purchasing.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related / relevant field of study or substantial cost estimating experience.
• A Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA), Technical Management, or Engineering is a plus.
• Experience in the financial evaluation of technical concepts and comprehensive understanding of production processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and complexity.
• Strong sense of ownership, exercising increasing autonomy within a defined scope, and seeking guidance on novel or cross-functional issues.
• Ability to lead change, resolve conflicts, and influence without direct authority.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with global team members and cross-functional peers.
• Demonstrated ability to use all Microsoft Office software and show an expertise in MS Excel.
• Ability to use / learn GMCO$T (internal GM cost estimating software).

Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation and financial evaluation of technical concepts, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficient in using GMCO$T software and Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel, to develop and maintain detailed cost models.

• Cost Estimation
• Financial Evaluation
• Project Management
• Microsoft Excel Expertise
• GMCO$T Software Proficiency

• Cost Estimation
• Financial Evaluation
• Production Processes Understanding
• Cost Reduction Identification
• Cost Model Development

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Change Leadership
• Autonomy

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Graduate Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

• Manufacturing
• Product Design
• Engineering
• Purchasing

• Microsoft Office
• GMCO$T Software