Mission

The Project Cost Engineer (PCE) specializing in Powertrain Systems leads technical cost estimation, bottom-up manufacturing analysis, and optimization activities for conventional and electrified propulsion technologies. This role bridges technical engineering design and financial tracking to establish robust variable and tooling should-cost targets. The ideal candidate possesses deep insight into powertrain component architectures, machining, assembly, and casting processes, collaborating tightly within local and global cross-functional product development teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed, activity-based should-cost models for powertrain components and sub-assemblies from engineering drawings, CAD files, and BOMs.

Estimate technical variable and tooling costs for automotive powertrain systems across multiple program development phases.

Perform bottom-up cost calculations evaluating material utilization, labor cycles, overhead, cycle times, scrap, and logistics.

Analyze and validate complex supplier cost breakdowns, supporting technical RFQ reviews and strategic purchasing negotiations.

Evaluate critical powertrain manufacturing processes including high-pressure die casting, precision machining, forging, heat treatment, stamping, and automated assembly line configurations.

Drive design-to-cost, weight optimization, and VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) initiatives alongside component engineering teams.

Track program costs against strict financial targets and manage multiple component optimization programs simultaneously.

Review, evaluate, and support capital investment requirements for custom tooling, machining lines, and assembly tooling investments.

Profile

Technical Scope

Cost engineering activities focused on traditional and electrified Powertrain architectures:

Engine & Core Subsystems:



Cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, camshafts, pistons, valvetrain, and timing drive systems.

Transmission & Driveline: Gearboxes, housings, transmission gears, shafts, torque converters, differentials, and drive axles.

Electrification / Hybridization Components: E-motors, e-axles, power electronics housings, and basic auxiliary thermal management integration.

Air & Exhaust Modules: Intake manifolds, turbochargers, exhaust manifolds, and structural brackets.
Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

Experience: Proven technical experience in cost engineering, manufacturing engineering, processing, or component design/release within the automotive powertrain domain.

Tooling & Costing Expertise: Solid experience establishing tooling investments (dies, molds, gages) and component piece-costs for powertrain sub-assemblies.

Process Knowledge: Strong familiarity with metals, metallurgy, heavy precision machining, casting methods, and global automotive product development cycles.

Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data analysis capabilities with high attention to detail and a track record of handling multiple programs simultaneously.

Languages: Advanced English language skills (both written and verbal) for frequent communication within a general engineering framework.
Preferred Qualifications

- Direct experience working with Tier 1 Powertrain suppliers or automotive OEMs.
- Prior application of DFMEA, APQP, and standardized VA/VE methodologies to powertrain design change processes.
- Proficiency using advanced cost modeling or parametric costing software tools alongside Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Cost Breakdown

Powertrain Systems

DFMEA

Manufacturing

Automotive

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